La Liga: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Live
Preview
One of the most highly anticipated events in the football schedule is set to occur at Bernabeu on Sunday evening, as Real Madrid hosts Atletico Madrid for the latest edition of the Madrid derby. Real Madrid currently leads the La Liga table with 57 points from 22 matches this season, while Atletico Madrid sits in third place, trailing their capital rivals by 10 points before this match.
Real Madrid will go into Sunday’s game following a 2-0 win over Getafe on Thursday, with Joselu scoring twice to secure their 18th La Liga victory of the season. They are currently leading the division with 57 points, two points ahead of Girona. Their only league loss this season was against Atletico on September 24. Real Madrid has won their last six league matches and has upcoming important games against Atletico and Girona before facing RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
This will be their fourth match against Atletico this season, having lost 4-2 in the Copa del Rey but winning 5-3 in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals. Real Madrid has the best defensive record in La Liga, conceding only 14 goals, despite missing their top goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and first-choice center-back Eder Militao due to ACL injuries.
Atletico Madrid has been somewhat overlooked this season, but they are having a successful campaign, reaching the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey and the last-16 stage of the Champions League. The team is currently on a five-game winning streak, including a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in their last league match, bringing their total points to 47 from 22 matches.
They have 15 wins, two draws, and five defeats. Atletico is tied on points with fourth-placed Barcelona and five points ahead of Athletic Bilbao in fifth. However, their performance in away matches in La Liga has been inconsistent, with only 13 points from 10 matches. On the other hand, their home record at Wanda Metropolitano has been excellent.
Although they have struggled to win away matches, they have a strong home record. Atletico has not defeated Real Madrid at Bernabeu in La Liga since February 2016, but they have only lost one of their last four league matches against their rivals. Additionally, Atletico strengthened their squad during the January transfer window with the signings of Arthur Vermeeren, Horatiu Moldovan, and Gabriel Paulista.
Head-to-head
This will be the third Madrid Derby of the year. Atletico Madrid won 4-2 in the Copa del Rey round of 16, while Real Madrid won 5-0 in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final. In their last La Liga meeting in September, the visiting team won 3-1.
Prediction
This match is challenging to predict for clear reasons. It’s hard to support Atletico because of their difficulties playing away this season, especially when considering Real Madrid’s strong home form. The game is expected to be cautious, and we anticipate a draw on Sunday night, which would be a favorable outcome for both teams given the circumstances.
