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Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid
The 35th matchday in La Liga will be concluded with the “Derbi Madrileno”. That is, Atlético Madrid receives the city rival Real Madrid. Or also: The champion of the last, receives the champion of the current season.
The Colchoneros did not manage to defend the title, the season was all in all too inconsistent. For the Rojiblancos, the only thing that matters now is a place in the top flight. At the moment, things are looking good, but qualification is still a long way off, as they are only three points ahead of the fifth-placed team in the table with four matchdays to go. Accordingly, Atlético cannot afford to make any more mistakes.
As I said, Real are already champions and sensationally booked their place in the final of the top flight during the week. In a dramatic match, they prevailed in extra time and won 3:1 against Man City. Find out who we think will win the “Derbi madrileno” in this Atlético – Real Madrid tip.
Atlético – Real Madrid Info:
– Date & Time: 08.05.2022, 21:00
– Venue: Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid
– Competition: La Liga, Matchday 35
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Atlético form & balance check
Seldom has the chance to defend the title probably been as great as for Atleti this year. Barca was not a serious championship contender due to the upheaval in the summer, plus Real had a few departures. In the end, however, the city rivals were too good and their own performance too inconsistent. Defensively, Atlético were far from what they had shown in the previous season. Nationally, they are only in midfield in the defensive table. Moreover, Atlético could only reach the quarter-finals in the Champions League. Now, in the last weeks, it is all about making the participation in the most attractive competition in Europe perfect.
Is the Colchoneros squad too old?
It’s been a while since any major talent has come up from Atlético’s forge, primarily veterans or former players have been bought in. Last season this strategy worked wonderfully, but this year the new arrivals have not really been convincing. Griezmann, for example, seems to have passed his career peak and hardly radiates any scoring threat. Luis Suárez is also not as strong as he was last year and so a player who could make the difference offensively has been missing.
Atlético facts & analysis
– 11 clubs in the league have conceded fewer goals than Atlético.
– A point average of 2.18 at home
– Only 15 of the 41 goals conceded at home
Real Madrid form & balance check
Nobody would have thought before this season that things would be so successful for the royals. The departures of some stars and club legends such as Sergio Ramos or Rafael Varane were at least apparently not replaced equally and it was decided not to sign another central defender except for David Alaba. However, the team played very well from the beginning and especially the team of Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema, who were almost considered to have failed last season, really turned up the heat. The two were largely responsible for the success in attack. In addition, the veterans around Kroos and Modric have also done really well this season.
The measure of all things in the Champions League
Of course, the next championship title tastes particularly good, but the absolute highlight of the current season is the performance in the Champions League. Because there Real are sensationally in the final, after they had thrown Paris, Chelsea and Man City out of the competition. Every knockout round was pure drama and it either went to extra time or they were running after a significant deficit. As recently as Wednesday, they looked like certain losers against the Skyblues, but thanks to a 90th- and 91st-minute brace from Rodrygo, they will contest the Champions League final in Paris on May 28.
Real Madrid facts & analysis
– Most goals in the league.
– Benzema and Vinicius Junior responsible for 40 of the 73 goals scored this season
– Won 9 of their last 10 matches in the league
Predicted line-up – last updated on 6 May 2022
While Diego Simeone is likely to field his best possible eleven, Real may make some changes after the exhausting match during the week. It is possible that the entire midfield and attack will be reshuffled, as all the starting eleven players from Wednesday have exhausted themselves. For the home side, the physically strong Felipe could return to central defence, plus Correa is a possible replacement for the recently weak Suárez.
Atlético – Real Madrid direct comparison & stats
It is one of the most traditional duels in Spain and the two have already met 169 times in the league. The overall comparison clearly goes to Real, with 90 to 39 victories.
– Real won the first leg 2-0.
– Atlético have not won the “Derbi madrileno” for 10 matches.
– Atleti have yet to beat Real at the Wanda Metropolitano
