Atletico Madrid have trolled Real Madrid by after showing "support and solidarity" to the referees officiating their upcoming derby clash.

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  After Madrid filed a formal complaint to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) over the officiating in their 1-0 La Liga loss to Espanyol, they have been widely criticised for going too far. Ahead of hosting neighbours Atletico at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night, their rivals have poked fun at Carlo Ancelotti's side on social media, saying these are "Very difficult days for the football community."

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• WHAT ATLETICO MADRID SAID

  The tweet reads: "We want to express our full support and solidarity to the entire team of referees, their families and friends. These are very difficult days for the football community. Stay strong."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  This is a huge game at the top of La Liga. A win for Madrid will take them four points clear but if Diego Simeone's side emerge triumphant, they will leapfrog Los Blancos into top spot by two points. The stakes could not be much higher, but Atletico have chosen to try and rile up their opponents before kick-off.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  After this match, Madrid travel to Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday, whereas Atletico are next in action on February 15 at home to Celta Vigo in La Liga.

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