Barcelona secured their spot in the Supercopa de España final, but the attention now shifts to the Madrid derby as Real Madrid takes on Atletico Madrid. This match holds significance for both teams as they trail Barcelona in the La Liga standings, with ambitions still alive for the title.
Xabi Alonso is currently at the helm of Real Madrid, making strategic changes to the squad, while Diego Simeone, an established figure at Atletico since 2011, is pushing hard for honors with his team. Both sides are eager for victory to boost their morale in the season and bring home a trophy.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid, odds
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 8 | Time: 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Alinma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City — Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- TV: ESPN2 | Live stream: Fubo (Try for free)
- Odds: Atletico Madrid +200; Draw +260; Real Madrid +125
Real Madrid will be without star striker Kylian Mbappe due to a knee injury, but backup Gonzalo Garcia has proven reliable. In a previous match, Atletico triumphed with a 5-2 win against Madrid in September.
Both teams are also competing in Champions League events, with an aim to secure trophies without excessive effort—this semifinal provides a shorter path to glory.
A loss for either side could lead to significant repercussions, making this derby crucial in shaping their prospective seasons.
