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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Match Previews 12/12

Fri, 10/12/2021 - 09:30

Atletico Madrid takes on Real Madrid at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano in the latest edition of the Madrid derby in Spanish La Liga. The game on Sunday is a must-win for both teams at the top of the table and is set to be a heated affair.

Information

Time: 20:00 (GMT), December 12, 2021
Venue: Bernabeu Stadium

Probable lineups

Real Madrid: Courtois; Mendy, Varane, Nacho, Vazquez; Casemiro, Kroos, Valverde; Isco, Asensio, Benzema.
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Lodi, Felipe, Savic, Vrsalijko; Lemar, Koke, Saul, Llorente; Suarez, Felix.

Team News

Real Madrid News

After missing Real Madrid's Champions League match last week, Karim Benzema is expected to return for this one, but he must still be considered a doubt.
Gareth Bale has returned to the Real Madrid squad after missing months due to injury. The Welshman has only made three appearances for the club this season.
In other matches, Carlo Ancelotti is likely to field his strongest XI. On the right side of attack, the only real choice is between Rodrygo and Marco Asensio, and it could well be the latter following his magnificent goal last week.

Atletico Madrid News

Kieran Trippier is still out with a shoulder issue, while Luis Suarez suffered an injury during the week that will keep him out as well.
In Suarez's absence, Matheus Cunha has impressed recently and will very definitely do so again.
Felipe is eligible to play again after missing the Champions League victory over Porto due to suspension, and Jose Maria Gimenez has recovered from injury.

Match facts

Real Madrid has won their previous six La Liga games.
Under 2.5 goals have been scored in each of Real Madrid's last five matches against Atletico Madrid in all competitions.
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in seven of Atletico's previous eight La Liga road games.
In all competitions, Real Madrid has preserved a clean sheet in their last three home matches against Atletico Madrid.
Atletico Madrid has scored at least two goals in seven of their previous eight La Liga road matches.
Real Madrid has scored at least two goals in five of their past six La Liga encounters.
In all competitions, Real Madrid has won 10 of their last 11 encounters against Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid prediction

Real Madrid are in fine form, sitting atop La Liga with an eight-point advantage and having clinched top spot in their Champions League group with a 2-0 home win over Inter during the week.

Toni Kroos and Marco Asensio each scored one magnificent goal to secure the victory, which came after a comfortable 2-0 win over Real Sociedad last time out in La Liga.

Real Madrid has won nine games in a row in all competitions, and a win today would put them 13 points ahead of Atletico Madrid, despite the fact that Los Rojiblancos have a game in hand.

During the week, Atleti also had a significant victory. To advance in the Champions League, they needed to overcome Porto away from home, which they achieved due to goals from Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa, and Rodrigo de Paul.

Diego Simeone's side really showed up away from home, even if Jan Oblak had to make some excellent stops, and it was a crucial performance after last weekend's stunning 2-1 setback to Mallorca despite taking the lead.

Atleti has only won one of their past seven La Liga games, which is not good enough for a title contender. Simeone's team's title defense is slipping away from them, and if they lose this game, it may already be over.

That is also a plausible scenario, with Real Madrid favorites to earn all three points, establish bragging rights, and extend their winning streak to nine games.

Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Atletico Madrid

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