Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

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Published at :January 16, 2024 at 4:43 PM

Modified at :January 16, 2024 at 4:43 PM

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.

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

India- FanCode

USA- ESPN+

UK- Viaplay, BT Sport

Nigeria- No Telecast

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Syed Talib Haider

Syed Talib Haider is an emerging sports journalist with over three years of experience in the field. A devoted Liverpool FC supporter, Talib brings the energy of the Kop to every piece he writes. His work is driven by a simple goal: to make readers feel the game, not follow it.