We're gearing up for the knockout stage matches in the Champions League, and today we're diving deep into the highly anticipated Madrid and Spanish derby between Real Madrid and Atlético.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid - Atletico Madrid
1X2, Regular match part
Match Description: Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid have clashed in elite European competitions on ten occasions, marking the most meetings between teams from the same nation. This Round of 16 encounter is set to be particularly fierce, especially after Real Madrid faced a frustrating loss against Betis (1-2) last Saturday, allowing Atlético to leapfrog them in La Liga standings. This match will be the 239th Madrid derby (Real: 116 victories, 63 draws, 59 defeats), and the teams recently played to a 1-1 draw at the same venue just a month ago. Real Madrid advanced to the Round of 16 following a win over Manchester City, triumphing with an aggregate score of 6-3, including a 3-1 victory at home. The 15-time European champions have secured victory in five of their last six home matches in Champions League, consistently finding the net in their last nine European outings at the Santiago Bernabéu. However, they ‘ve managed to keep a clean sheet in their two previous Champions League home games against Atlético. The last three encounters between these rivals ended in a 1-1 stalemate. Diego Simeone's side has emerged victorious in their last two European matchups against Real and enters this clash unbeaten in their last ten matches across all competitions (6 wins, 4 draws), having recently bested Athletic Bilbao 1-0 on Saturday. Nevertheless, they face a daunting challenge, as they have lost their last three away matches in the Champions League knockout rounds, marking their longest such streak in seventy years. On a positive note, after suffering a 4-0 defeat against Benfica in their first match, they've bounced back to win the last three European away games, averaging four goals per match during this span. Kylian Mbappé has scored in three out of five home matches for Real in the Champions League this season, with all his strikes coming before the 65th minute – the same timeframe in which he scored in the most recent league derby. For Atlético, watch out for Ángel Correa, who has netted three times in the Champions League this season.
Real has only lost one of their last 17 knockout stage matches (11 wins, 5 draws).
Atlético Madrid remains undefeated in their last 9 matches.
Real Madrid has not suffered a defeat in their last 9 home games.
Betting odds: Betting house Vierklee Wetten We’re offering odds of 1.90 for a Real win. A draw stands at odds of 3.60, while a victory for Jan Oblak and his Atlético side is quoted at 4.20.
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