Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Match Preview
Tournament – La Liga
Date – Sunday, February 4, 2024
Kick-off Time – 08:00 pm GMT
Venue – Santiago Bernabeu
Real Madrid have been phenomenal this season and have lost just two games across competitions. They have to deal with some major injury issues but have managed to grind out big results.
They sit atop the La Liga table and will face RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Los Blancos also won the Supercopa de Espana last month, beating Barcelona in the final and Atletico Madrid in the semi-final.
However, Real Madrid’s only defeats this season have come against Atletico, both at the Wanda Metropolitano. They lost against Diego Simeone’s side in La Liga in September before being eliminated from the Copa del Rey Round of 16.
Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, are third in La Liga, 10 points behind Los Blancos. They are set to face Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey semi-finals and Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
With both teams in great form this season, the upcoming Madrid derby is set to be an engaging affair.
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Team News
Real Madrid are without Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, and David Alaba due to their respective ACL injuries. Antonio Rudiger also suffered an injury in their last game against Getafe but could feature against Atletico.
Moreover, Aurelien Tchouameni is suspended after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are without Alvaro Morata, Cesar Azpilicueta, Jose Gimenez, Marcos Paulo, Thomas Lemar, and Vitolo due to their respective injuries.
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid:
Goalkeeper: Andriy Lunin
Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Nacho Fernandez, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Toni Kroos, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham
Attackers: Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo Goes
Atletico Madrid:
Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
Defenders: Axel Witsel, Mario Hermoso, Reinildo, Marcos Llorente, Rodrigo Riquelme
Midfielders: Koke, Saul Niguez, Rodrigo de Paul
Attackers: Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa
Head-to-Head
Real Madrid have beaten Atletico Madrid 21 times in their 48 overall meetings, including two UEFA Champions League finals. Atletico have won 13 times while 14 of their encounters have ended in a draw.
The duo have faced off thrice this season already across competitions, with Atletico winning twice.
Last five results:
Atletico Madrid 4-2 (a.e.t) Real Madrid – Copa del Rey Round of 16 – January 19, 2024
Real Madrid 5-3 (a.e.t) Atletico Madrid – Supercopa de Espana semi-final – January 11, 2024
Atletico Madrid 3-1 Real Madrid – La Liga – September 25, 2023
Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid – La Liga – February 25, 2023
Real Madrid 3-1 Atletico Madrid – Copa del Rey Quarter-final – January 27, 2023
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Prediction
Real Madrid have been excellent this season despite their injury issues. However, it could be getting a bit too tough for them, having just one available centre-back if Antonio Rudiger is deemed unfit for the Atletico clash.
Atletico, meanwhile, are themselves suffering with injuries but have won their last five games across competitions. It will be a tight derby but the home advantage should push Los Blancos towards a crucial win.
Predicted Score: Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Odds (subject to change)
Real Madrid win – 1.18
Atletico Madrid win – 4.90
Draw – 4.20
Odds source – Oddspedia.com
Where to Watch
India – Jio Cinema, Sports 18
UK – ITV
US – ESPN+
Spain- Fubo TV