Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast
Madrid derby set for Copa del Rey round of 16
In this upcoming Copa del Rey match – the exciting Madrid Derby is set to come to the fore.
Atletico Madrid, aiming for LaLiga glory, will be facing the opponents who defeated them in the Super Cup. Struggling with defensive issues, they aim to secure a top-four finish.
On the other side, Real Madrid, crowned Super Cup champions, are thriving domestically. With just one loss in 28 appearances, they are in top form and aim for another victory after a recent 5-3 win against Atletico. Watch out for a high-stakes clash between these two teams.
Kick-off
Thursday, 18th January 2024, 9:00 PM GMT
Friday, 19th January 2024, 2:00 AM IST
Location: Metropolitano Stadium
Form
Atletico Madrid (in all competitions): D-W-L-W-L
Real Madrid (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W
Players to watch
Alvaro Morata (Atletico Madrid)
The Atleti forward has found his goalscoring rhythm this season. Alvaro Morata has fired La Liga with 12 goals and 1 assist in just 18 games already and against the arch-rivals fans will be expecting him to do the same.
Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)
The Brazilian winger has not featured in every single game for Real Madrid this season. But he is back! Madridistas took a big sigh of relief after his hattrick against Barcelona in the Super Cup final. Vinicius Jr has 13 G/A in just 16 games across all competitions.
Match facts
- The last five Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid matches all ended with both teams scoring.
- Real Madrid won 5-3 against Atletico in last week’s Super Cup semi-final.
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Injury & team news
Dealing with injuries, Atletico Madrid will miss Memphis Depay, Thomas Lemar, Pablo Barrios, and Vitolo. Cesar Azpilicueta might return, providing stability amid their shaky form.
Real Madrid faces persistent injuries, sidelining Eder Militao, David Alaba, Thibaut Courtois, and potentially Lucas Vazquez. Despite the setbacks, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, a record-breaking duo, lead their attacking force.
Head-to-head
Matches: 173
Atletico Madrid: 41
Real Madrid: 91
Draws: 41
Predicted lineups
Atletico Madrid Predicted lineup
Oblak, Savic, Gimenez, Hermoso, Nahuel, Lino, Koke, Llorente, De Paul, Griezmann, Morata
Real Madrid Predicted lineup
Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy, Tchouameni, Kroos, Valverde, Bellingham Rodrygo, Vinicius
Match prediction
Real and Atleti always play a thriller and the upcoming Ro16 CdR clash is no set to bring out the same heat. But we predict a Real win as Los Blancos have been in fiery form.
Prediction: Atletico 2 – 3 Real Madrid
Telecast details for Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid
USA- ESPN+
UK- Viaplay, BT Sport
Nigeria- No Telecast
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