It is set to be another Madrid derby in the Spanish Copa del Rey as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid slug it out at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium
The highly anticipated Copa del Rey match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, set for January 18th, 2024, at the Metropolitano Stadium, promises to be a thrilling encounter.
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Atletico Madrid, while showing mixed results recently (D-W-L-W-L in their last five games), are looking to bounce back and assert their dominance. Real Madrid, on the other hand, is in superb form, having won their last five matches, including a recent 5-3 victory over Atletico in the Super Cup semi-final.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid recent form and key players to watch
Key players to watch include Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid, who has been in fine goalscoring form this season, and Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid, whose performance has been stellar, particularly highlighted by his hattrick against Barcelona in the Super Cup final.
Looking at the recent form of both teams, Real Madrid's impressive performance is underscored by their victory in 12 of their last 14 matches and an unbeaten streak of 10 away games. Atletico Madrid, while strong at home with no losses in their last 26 matches at the Metropolitano Stadium, have had a less consistent performance overall.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid head to head and injuries
The head-to-head record between the two teams is heavily in favour of Real Madrid, with 91 wins compared to Atletico's 41 out of 173matches, and 41 draws.
Injuries and team news indicate that Atletico Madrid will be without Memphis Depay, Thomas Lemar, Pablo Barrios, and Vitolo, while Real Madrid might miss Eder Militao, David Alaba, Thibaut Courtois, and potentially Lucas Vazquez.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid tactical analysis
Tactically, both teams are known for their distinct styles. Atletico Madrid, under Diego Simeone, often employs a compact and disciplined defensive setup, looking to capitalize on counter-attacks.
Real Madrid, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, typically plays a more possession-based game with an emphasis on attacking football.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid betting tips and predictions
Betting tips suggest a high possibility of both teams scoring, with predictions leaning towards a Real Madrid victory.
The match is expected to be high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals likely. Key betting tips include Real Madrid to win, the game to have over 2.5 goals, Real Madrid to score first, and Vinicius Junior to score.
Where and how to watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid
The match is set to be a gripping encounter, with Real Madrid favoured to win, though Atletico Madrid's strong home form could present challenges. The match will be available for viewing on satellite television in Nigeria at 9:30pm WAT
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