The Super Sunday is all set to feature a highly anticipated match between two Madrid clubs, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. The Madrid Derby has always been very exciting as the two sides are eager to win with dominance. This time, Atletico Madrid will take on Real Madrid tomorrow at Civitas Metropolitano.
Both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are unbeaten in this new season, including Barcelona. Champions Real Madrid stand in 2nd with 17 points, while Atletico Madrid are only two points behind the Los Blancos.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti knows this derby will not be an easy one. He said, “The match against Atlético is always special because it’s a derby. All derbies in all countries are special. I think Atletico have improved a lot compared to last year. They’ve signed some very good players, and they’ve strengthened their squad. They’ll be fighting until the end for this league with us and with Barcelona.”
Stats & Facts
- Real Madrid have won only one of their last three derbies against Atletico Madrid at Civitas Metropolitano, while they lost the remaining two. Indeed, the Los Blancos have registered two wins in their last 7 derbies at Civitas Metropolitano.
- In overall stats, Real Madrid have won more games (36) than Atletico Madrid (26) in their head-to-head meeting in La Liga.
- Atletico Madrid have not lost any of their previous 11 Madrid derbies in La Liga.
- Atletico Madrid have not lost any of their last 8 league games – their best unbeaten run since 2023.
Team News
Atletico Madrid, the home team, will miss the service of Cesar Azpilicueta, Thomas Lemar, and Pablo Barrios due to their respective injuries. Alvarez, Rodrigo De Paul, and Samuel Lino were on the bench during the win against Celta Vigo, but they are likely to return tomorrow against the Los Blancos. Additionally, Conor Gallagher will make his debut for Atletico Madrid tomorrow since he signed for the Spanish side from Chelsea.
As for Real Madrid, they will be without their top scorer Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe picked up a thigh injury during the match against Alaves and will be out of the squad for tomorrow’s match.
Thoughts on how Real Madrid could line up without Kylian Mbappe for the debut game vs Atletico Madrid.🤔 pic.twitter.com/Hu17whry9U
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Brahim Diaz, Dani Ceballos, and David Alaba also remain out of the team with their personal injuries, while Eduardo Camavinga has returned and is available for the match.
Possible Lineup for Atletico Madrid:
Oblak; Le Normand, Gimenez, Reinildo; Llorente, De Paul, Koke, Gallagher, Lino; Alvarez, Griezmann
Possible Lineup for Real Madrid:
Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Modric; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid
Both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are in solid form. But Atletico Madrid have a strong record against Real Madrid at Civitas Metropolitano. As the home side, the Simeone boys are the favorites tomorrow, while Real Madrid have to cope without their top scorer. We back Atletico Madrid in this match.
Betfair Odds
Atletico Madrid: 2.90
Draw: 3.38
Real Madrid: 2.50
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