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Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke does not expect Real Madrid's slump away from home to continue much longer.

Atleti face champions Real Madrid in the derby on Saturday, with both sides knowing a win could be vital to their hopes of hauling in league leaders Barcelona, who are four points clear of second-place Valencia.

Madrid have lost back-to-back away games against Girona and Tottenham but Koke does not expect that run to last.

"We haven't seen their best version yet but they have amazing players and always give their best," he said.

"[I expect] a Madrid who will give everything and come to the Wanda Metropolitano with a lot of desire.

"Every game against Real Madrid is special. The essence of a derby, even when you've played in a lot of them, is never lost."