La Liga: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid live
Preview: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid
The most recent edition of the Madrid derby is set to occur at the impressive Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday at 7:00pm GMT, where Atletico Madrid will host Real Madrid in La Liga. Atletico currently holds the third position in the league standings with 15 points from their first seven games, while the defending champions, Real Madrid, are in second place with 17 points, trailing the leaders Barcelona by four points.
Following Thursday’s 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo, the home team found themselves two points behind their opponents as they prepared for the 237th ‘Derbi Madrileño’. However, after winning the same matchup 3-1 last season, Los Colchoneros may feel optimistic about securing another win, especially since Diego Simeone’s squad has had a strong start at home and has not conceded any goals in their La Liga matches here this season (winning 2 and drawing 1). Additionally, they have only lost one of their last nine competitive home matches (winning 7 and drawing 1), scoring at least twice in three of their four games this season.
On Tuesday, Real Madrid took a commanding three-goal lead against Alavés, but they had to endure a tense finish after conceding two late goals, ultimately winning 3-2. Manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance prior to the late scare, commending his “improving team,” which remains unbeaten in La Liga this season (5 wins, 2 draws). However, the news of Kylian Mbappé’s thigh injury is a significant setback ahead of the derby, especially as it takes place at the venue where Los Blancos last lost in the league.
Head-to-head
Atletico Madrid has not lost in their last three league encounters with Real Madrid, securing one victory and two draws. Their latest match against Real Madrid concluded with a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu last season.
Prediction
We anticipate a draw on Sunday, Real Madrid will significantly miss Mbappe, while Atletico is currently strong defensively, not allowing many goals. Therefore, we expect a low-scoring draw, which both coaches would probably be satisfied with before the match starts.