The Madrid derby is looming large and in close proximity with Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane admitting on Friday that current La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid looked promising to win the title. Atletico last won the Spanish title in 2014, and came a close third last season as Real Madrid won it with Barcelona trailing awkwardly in second place. “They are favourites and they demonstrate that every time they take the pitch,” Zidane said on the eve of his match against Diego Simeone’s side. “They have always been highly competitive, and right now they are top of the pile.” Zidane’s side trail A…
