Overview
Atletico Madrid is set to clash with their city rivals Real Madrid in an eagerly anticipated UEFA Champions League encounter. Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory in the first leg, making this matchup all the more critical for Atletico as they aim for a spot in the quarterfinals.
How to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, March 12
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain
- Watch: Paramount+
- Odds: Atletico Madrid +155; Draw +250; Real Madrid +165
Storylines
Atletico Madrid: The situation has been challenging for Atletico lately, suffering a recent setback against Getafe and dropping in the La Liga standings. However, their attacking trio—Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann, and Alexander Sorloth—are expected to be pivotal in this match.
Real Madrid: On the other hand, Real Madrid seems to have regained form, maintaining a ten-match unbeaten streak. Their offense, bolstered by Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, poses a significant threat as they look to continue their Champions League success.
Predicted Lineups
- Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan, Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino, Alvarez, Griezmann
- Real Madrid: Courtois, Valverde, Ascensio, Rudiger, Mendy, Rodrygo, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius
Prediction
Recent encounters suggest a tightly contested battle, with many ending in draws. A likely prediction for this match is Atletico Madrid 1, Real Madrid 1, particularly considering Real’s ability to secure results under pressure.
