Real Madrid-Atletico Madrid is a match valid for the 23rd day of La Liga and is played Sunday at 9 p.m.: TV, lineups and predictions
The third derby of the season, perhaps the last unless the two teams cross paths in the Champions League later on, but it appears difficult. And if the other two were taken home by Simeone’s team, this time the one coached by Carlo Ancelotti will almost certainly have the upper hand. The Blancos can’t afford any missteps and they don’t have the luxury of coming up short, again, against their city rivals.
The Madrid derby puts some very heavy points up for grabs for both sides. Both hosts and guests need to win this match for different reasons and goals, but both important. Real to try to win La Liga, Atletico to defend a place in the top four that is being challenged by those behind not losing and pushing. As mentioned in the other two extracadillas of the season – both played at the Wanda Metropolitano – it was the Colchoneros who rejoiced. Another reason, one more if ever there was a need, to see a victory of those who will play in the white jersey. And who even in the recovery in the middle of last week showed they were better.
Yes, Real went on to win without any problem at home to Getafe; Atletico, on the other hand, got the better of Rayo Vallecano in the last minute thanks to Depay’s second goal in a few days. Who should still have a starting shirt, since Morata is not well and should not recover either. It will be as usual a heated, masked match, full of even forbidden blows on some occasions. But in the end it will come down to the quality of Real Madrid, who will take the first derby of the year and who will remain at the top of the standings after overcoming Girona right after the recovery. We have not the slightest doubt how these 90minutes will end.
The prediction
A match that of the Bernabeu from at least one goal per team. With Real Madrid’s victory appearing almost a foregone conclusion to us because of what we told you before. Match then from at least three goals overall, moreover. And watch out for Bellingham’s goal, which could also show up from the penalty spot later in the match.
The probable lineups of Real Madrid-Atletico Madrid
REAL MADRID (4-3-1-2: Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Bellingham; Joselu, Vinicius.
ATLETICO MADRID (3-5-2): Oblak; Witsel, Hermoso, Reinildo; Molina, De Paul, Koke, Saul, Lino; Griezmann, Depay.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 3-1
