Atletico Madrid's attempts to have Morata available for the derby Atletico Madrid The striker was sent off on Wednesday

Alvaro Morata's red card in the match against Real Mallorca on Wednesday night should rule him out of Saturday's Madrid derby, but Atletico Madrid are trying to ensure he can face Real Madrid.

The suspension hasn't been announced yet, so there isn't actually anything for Atleti to appeal yet.

But Los Rojiblancos are planning to send a letter to the authorities to plead their case.

They want the second yellow card shown to the striker by Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez for "squaring up to an opponent without insults or threats" to be withdrawn.

If it is, then he can take on his former club at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday night.

If not, then Diego Simeone will have to seek alternative solutions.