As anybody who supports or works for Real Madrid will tell you, they are more than just a football club. Certainly in continental competition, they are a remarkable phenomenon. Every aspect of this club, including the current team, its history and its supporter base embodies hubris. The infamous saying "Real Madrid doesn’t play finals, they win them" is the perfect example of … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Starting XI Predictions (Champions League)
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Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid Team News: Bellingham, Lenglet, De Paul
No other football club on this planet possesses the legacy of European success like Real Madrid. When it comes to the Champions League/UEFA competition/European Cup, the emblem of excellence is the Real Madrid CF badge. In order to add another chapter to that prolific history book, they'll have to show some resilience and ambition. They now head across town, to visit Atletico … [Read more...] about Real Madrid at Atletico Madrid Team News: Bellingham, Lenglet, De Paul
Atletico Madrid at Real Madrid Starting XI Predictions (Champions League)
Atletico Madrid are catching Real Madrid at the right time, it seems. Los Blancos just suffered a loss to the sixth place team in La Liga, yesterday, and they now find themselves beneath their Capital City derby rivals in the table. Also, Atletico got to this point, in the UEFA Champions League competition, without having to overcome that extra step that Real did. … [Read more...] about Atletico Madrid at Real Madrid Starting XI Predictions (Champions League)
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Team News (Champions League)
There are several Champions League ties this midweek, but Tuesday night's Madrid derby might be the most anticipated of all of them. Atletico Madrid heads to Real Madrid with a very fit squad. Koke (muscle injury) is their only real fitness concern at this time. Real are not dealing with too many injuries either, as manager Carlo Ancelotti may be without the services of … [Read more...] about Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Team News (Champions League)
Atletico Madrid at Real Madrid Starting XI Predictions
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
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