It will be Mission Impossible time for Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad this week as they try to overcome Spanish Cup semi-final first leg deficits against Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively.
Atletico beat Real in last season's cup final, their first derby win since 1999. However, on Tuesday they will need to overturn a 3-0 first leg deficit against the Whites in order to reach the final again.
"Now we have to think about Tuesday's cup match," said Atletico captain Gabi after Saturday's 2-0 defeat at lowly Almeria which allowed Real and Barcelona to catch up with Atletico atop La Liga.
"Tonight was a bad night for us, horrible really. But we just have to forget about it and think about the Real game."
Atletico will be without both of their regular strikers. David Villa has a muscle injury, Diego Costa is suspended. This means that eternal reserve Adrian will be leading the attack, with Brazilian playmaker Diego just behind him.
Atletico's other injury victims are midfielder Tiago and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Veteran Dani Aranzubia stood in for Courtois in Almeria but turned in a horrendous display and was sent off.
Meanwhile, leading the Real attack will be Cristiano Ronaldo, raring to go after missing Saturday's 4-2 defeat of Villarreal through suspension.
Alongside Ronaldo will be Welsh winger Gareth Bale, who confirmed his return to fitness by scoring one goal and setting up another on Saturday.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti may also be tempted to give another start to in-form youngster Jese, who just cannot stop scoring recently.
Sociedad will need to be sharper in front of goal than they were on Sunday against Levante, who battled out a goalless draw.
"I hope that we score on Wednesday against Barca all the goals that we missed tonight," said Sociedad boss Jagoba Arrasate.
The Basques will be without Spain defender Inigo Martinez, who was sent off in the first leg at the Camp Nou.
Barca coach Gerardo Martino will be tempted to rest several regulars after Sunday's tiring 4-1 win at Sevilla. Barca will again be without veteran defender Carles Puyol and Brazilian striker Neymar.
