RB Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid Preview
- Tournament: Champions League
- Date: Tuesday, Jan 21
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Red Bull Arena Salzburg, Austria
Atletico Madrid will travel to RB Salzburg in their seventh game of the 2024/25 Champions League season at Red Bull Arena Salzburg. The German giants are on an 11-match unbeaten run across all competitions this season but could struggle against the Spanish leaders.
Hosts RB Salzburg have endured a difficult campaign in the Champions League as they are rooting at the bottom half of the league table. Salzburg sustained a 5-1 defeat to Real Madrid in their last UCL game. They are sitting 34th in the league standings with three points after seven games. Oscar Gloukh is the top scorer with seven goals and is also leading the assist chart with three to his name.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are one of the most successful teams in Spain and are occupying the 5th position in the Champions League standings with 15 points after seven games. Los Colchoneros have lost twice in the competition and have tallied 64 shots, 2,269 passes, and 54.4% possession in their last five games. Alexander Sørloth is the leading goalscorer with eight goals followed by Antoine Griezmann with seven. Antoine Griezmann is also leading the assist chart with five to his name.
RB Salzburg Team News
RB Salzburg would be without the services of Karim Konate and Maurits Kjaergaard due to their long-term injuries. The likes of Alexander Schlager, Bobby Clark (both ill), Amar Dedic (ankle) and Daouda Guindo (knee) are all doubtful for this crucial midweek tie.
Atletico Madrid Team News
As for Atletico Madrid, they will be without Alexander Sorloth due to injury. They will be boosted with the return of Javi Galan who was suspended in the latest domestic tie. Other than Sorloth, Atletico Madrid have a clean bill of health.
RB Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineups
RB Salzburg Predicted Lineup: (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Blaswich
Defenders: Morgalla, Baidoo, Piatkowski, Terzic
Midfielders: Yeo, Capaldo, Bidstrup, Nene
Forwards: Gloukh, Ratkov
Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup: (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Oblak
Defenders: Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan
Midfielders: Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher
Forwards: Griezmann, Alvarez
RB Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only three times in the past, with RB Salzburg winning one of those games. Atletico Madrid have won the two remaining games.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| July 28, 2021 | RB Salzburg 1-0 Atletico Madrid | Club Friendlies |
| December 09, 2020 | RB Salzburg 0-2 Atletico Madrid | UEFA Champions League |
| October 27, 2020 | Atletico Madrid 3-2 RB Salzburg | UEFA Champions League |
Key Players to Watch in RB Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid
Oscar Gloukh (RB Salzburg)
RB Salzburg player Oscar Gloukh has been in stellar form for the Austrian giants and is regarded as one of the players to have a bright future in Europe. The 20-year-old has made 13 goal contributions in 26 games across all competitions this season.
Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
The Frenchman is regarded as one of the most influential players in Diego Simeone’s side and remains the undisputed starter in his squad. Griezmann has scored 12 goals in 28 appearances across all competitions and has an xG of 1.71 in his last five games.
RB Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
RB Salzburg are not expected to get an easy three points against the visitors in this home tie. Thomas Letsch who replaced Pep Lijnders in the coaching role will manage his second consecutive game for the Austrian giants. Salzburg are 34th in the points table with three points in seven matches and are determined to be eliminated from the competition.
As for Atletico Madrid, they have made a decent start to both their domestic and European campaigns and are sitting just six points behind league-leaders Liverpool in the league table. Los Rojiblancos are coming off a surprising 1-1 draw with Villarreal in the domestic league. Atletico saw their 15-game unbeaten run come to an end when they sustained a shocking 1-0 defeat to Leganes.
Predicted Score: RB Salzburg 1-2 Leverusen
Where to Watch RB Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | CBS and TUDN |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| Spain | DAZN Spain |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is RB Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid?
The RB Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid game will be played on 29th January at Red Bull Arena Salzburg.
Q. Where to watch RB Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in RB Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid?
The predicted score for RB Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid is 1-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for RB Salzburg vs Atletico Madrid?
Both Atletico Madrid and RB Salzburg played three games. RB Salzburg have won one whereas Atletico Madrid have managed two other games.