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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid
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COMPETITION :
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La Liga
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| DATE: |
05-02-2024
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TIME:
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01.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
12.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Santiago Bernabéu
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Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius
Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup:
Oblak; Witsel, Hermoso, Reinildo; Molina, De Paul, Koke, Saul, Lino; Griezmann, Morata
La Liga's highly anticipated fixtures, cross-city rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are set to clash at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. League leaders Real Madrid aim to maintain their slim two-point lead over Girona at the top of the table, having accumulated 57 points from 22 matches. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid, led by Diego Simeone, seeks to close the 10-point gap with Real Madrid to stay in contention for the title.
Real Madrid enters the matchup on a six-game winning streak, securing a 2-0 victory over Getafe with Joselu scoring a brace. Carlo Ancelotti's team faces a challenging stretch, with upcoming fixtures against Atletico Madrid and Girona. Despite their sturdy defense, conceding seven fewer goals than any other side in the competition, Real Madrid has struggled against Atletico this season, losing 3-1 in their previous meeting.
Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, is in good form, boasting five consecutive wins across all competitions. However, their away performance has been less impressive, securing only 13 points from 10 matches on the road in La Liga.
In terms of head-to-head statistics, Atletico Madrid has won two of their last four La Liga encounters against Real Madrid. They secured a 3-1 win in their first meeting this season and aim for a league double for the first time since 2014-15. Real Madrid has been strong at home, remaining undefeated in their last seven home matches against Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid is currently on a six-game winning streak in La Liga, aiming to make it seven consecutive victories for the first time since December 2021. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid remains undefeated in their last eight La Liga outings against Madrid opponents.
The match is poised to be thrilling, considering the rivalry and the teams' recent forms. Although Atletico Madrid has struggled on the road, predicting a winner in such a closely contested encounter is challenging. However, with Real Madrid's strong home record, they are expected to have a slight edge in this exhilarating derby.