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Tough defensive set up by Diego Simeone ahead of Real clash with Atletico

Real Madrid’s Brazilian defender Marcelo (left) vies with Atletico Madrid’s forward Fernando Torres in a past match in Madrid. [PHOTO: AFP]

Besides being from the same city and vying for the Champions League title, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid don’t have much in common.

Real Madrid is the rich and powerful club filled with some of the world’s biggest stars. Atletico is the humble, down-to-earth team that thrives on the hard work of mostly unknown players.

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