Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says he expects summer signing Gareth Bale to be available for the Madrid derby on Saturday, following a thigh muscle injury.
Real Madrid has yet to lose to their city rivals Atletico in the Spanish league this millennium. But after beating Madrid in the Copa del Rey final last May and making a perfect start to this season, Atletico could be poised for its first league win over Madrid since a 3-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu in 1999.
Atletico visits Madrid on Saturday with a two-point lead after starting the season with six wins in as many games to sit in second place behind Barcelona on goal difference.
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Gareth Bale is expected to get his second chance on Saturday to debut at home in front of his new Madrid supporters.
Bale, who played two away games for Madrid following his record US$132 million transfer, was set to make his home debut last weekend before straining his left thigh while warming up.
The Wales winger missed the midweek fixture at Elche, but Ancelotti said he thinks Bale will be fit for the derby.
