Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Lineups, Team News, Analysis, and Predictions

Real is the current holder, the record 15-time champion, and leads Atletico 2-1 in the last 16 tie thus appearing to have a decades-long curse on Atletico.

Real Madrid has emerged victorious each time the clubs have been partnered five times in the history of the tournament.

Head-to–HEAD

Played: 10

Real Madrid: 6

Atletico Madrid: 2

Draws: 2

The comeback of Jude Bellingham, who missed the first match owing to suspension, will strengthen Ancelotti’s side. Real Madrid will have no scarcity of offensive possibilities with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Rodrygo all in good form. Bellingham’s comeback gives Ancelotti a well-stocked weaponry to offset Simeone’s tactical approach, therefore augmenting an already strong roster.

Both teams are really motivated to ascend the league ranks and wrap their seasons satisfactorially. While the Nawabs are keen to separate themselves from the bottom of the table, the Tuskers will be as driven to guarantee all three points as well.

Did you know?

• Neither Hyderabad FC nor Kerala Blasters FC have scheduled any of their last 12 games against one another.
• For Kerala Blasters FC, Adrian Luna has generated the most major opportunities (7).
• For Kerala Blasters FC, Noah Sadaoui has the highest shot on target average per match—1.7.
• The sides have scored five goals each in their most recent five games.