Real Madrid have suffered only two losses this season, and both were to Atletico Madrid. These two losses occurred in two different competitions, La Liga and the Copa Del Rey. So with that in mind, Sunday's Madrid Derby is not just a football match; it's a statement game for both side. Also known as the Capital City Derby, it'll be a showcase of skill, strategy, and passion. … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid at Real Madrid Starting XI Predictions
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Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid (Copa Del Rey) Starting XI Predictions
Real Madrid, fresh off a thrashing of rival FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup this past Sunday, will look to defend their other domestic cup title when they take on Atletico in the Copa Del Rey tomorrow night. While this is a round of 16 clash, and not a title tilt, it does present a chance for Real to eliminate another arch-rival from a Spanish tournament. Let's take a … [Read more...] about Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid (Copa Del Rey) Starting XI Predictions
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Tchouameni, Vazquez, Depay, Barrios
Let's do it again, this time in a different competition! El Derbi Madrileno is back, as this time Real Madrid will travel to Atletico Madrid for a Copa Del Rey round of 16 clash tomorrow night. Just last week, Los Blancos bested Atletico 5-3 in the Supercopa de Espana, en route to winning the final over Barcelona, and thus retaining their title for another season. Now we'll see … [Read more...] about Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Tchouameni, Vazquez, Depay, Barrios
Atletico Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid
Saudi Arabia, once again, takes another initiative towards becoming the world's epicenter for football/futbol/soccer. On Wednesday they'll host the Spanish Super Cup semifinal where Real Madrid will take on Atletico Madrid. Yes, it's a Capital City derby on the Arabian peninsula, and it comes just a couple weeks after the Saudis hosted the Club World Cup. … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid Team News vs Real Madrid: Lemar, Vitolo, Soyunco
For Atletico Madrid, their squad is getting closer to full fitness as both Thomas Lemar and Vitolo have now returned to full training, having recovered from long-term injuries. However, do not expect either one to feature in the Spanish Super Cup Madrid derby on Wednesday night. More than likely, neither player will even be in the travel squad that goes to Riyadh. … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid Team News vs Real Madrid: Lemar, Vitolo, Soyunco
FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
It's no surprise to see FC Barcelona (currently 4th), Atletico Madrid (currently 3rd) and Real Madrid (currently first) in the La Liga top four. They are, after all, the three historically strongest clubs in the competition. But the current second place side is a major surprise in Girona. Actually, they are level on points with Real Madrid, but sit in second place due to a … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Starting XI Predictions
FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Ter Stegen, Lemar, Vitolo
There is no doubt, at all, what the biggest game in Spain will be this weekend, as fourth place FC Barcelona hosts third place Atletico Madrid. This headliner clash will be missing a few marquee players however, starting with Barcelona's No. 1 Marc-Andre Ter Stegen. He is a strong doubt here as he's missed both of Barca's matches since the last international break. And that … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid Team News: Ter Stegen, Lemar, Vitolo
Atletico Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid
The Madrid derby might just be the biggest game in world football this weekend (although the same could be said for the North London derby as well). We'll see if Diego Simeone can inspire his Atletico Madrid side to hold serve at home against their cross-town rivals. In order to do so, he'll have to overcome some injury absentees in central midfield. … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid Team News vs Real Madrid: Lemar, Barrios, Witsel, Memphis
Atletico Madrid have plenty of injury issues to contend with, on the eve of the Madrid derby, especially so in the midfield. They really miss the leadership of injury-riddled club captain Koke while Pablo Barrios "suffered a muscular injury in his right leg," according to the club, during the first half of the midweek Champions League loss to Lazio. Thomas Lemar will join … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid Team News vs Real Madrid: Lemar, Barrios, Witsel, Memphis
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Atletico Madrid
The Madrid Derby, or El Derbi Madrileño, will soon be upon us, and this edition looks pretty evenly matched on paper. While Real Madrid is sitting in the La Liga penthouse and looking imperial right now, Atletico Madrid, who always brings their A game to this rivalry, will have the home field advantage. And as we covered in the last post, Carlo Ancelotti has some fitness … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Atletico Madrid