Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Los Blancos won the first leg by a scoreline of 2-1.

Atletico Madrid are all set to host Real Madrid in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 round of 16 fixture. Diego Simeone’s men conceded an early goal after Rodrygo came in with a sensational strike. Later in the first half, Atleti scored an important equaliser. Carlo Ancelotti’s men took back the lead after scoring another goal in the second half.

Atletico Madrid will be at home but will surely be under pressure as they are down by a goal. Although they are a strong side at their home, Diego Simeone’s men will surely find it tough to get through to Los Blancos’ defence. Atleti might find a way and are likely to score a goal or two.

Real Madrid are ahead and will be looking to maintain their lead. They will have to defend well, which has not been their best department in recent times. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are going to face some difficulties as it is tough to battle Atleti at home.

But with a one-goal lead and with their attacking front in form, Los Blancos will be looking to carve their way into the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Date: Thursday, March 13
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 IST / Wednesday, March 12: 20:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT
• Referee: Szymon Marciniak
• VAR: In use

Form:

Atletico Madrid: W-D-W-L-L

Real Madrid: W-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

The Argentine forward is in good form for Atletico Madrid. Julian Alvarez is the top goal-getter in both LaLiga and the UCL for Atleti. For Diego Simeone, the Argentine will be the first-choice forward alongside Antoine Griezmann for the big match against Real Madrid. Alvarez knows how to find spaces in the opponent’s defence.

🕷 ALL ACCESS | This is how Julián Alvarez trains ❤🤍🎥 https://t.co/4G4OwAhmQo pic.twitter.com/DnMn6ik9f7

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 7, 2025

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

Kylian Mbappe has been in great form for Los Blancos in his debut season. He has already scored 18 goals in LaLiga and nine goals in the Champions League for Real Madrid. Alongside Vinicus Jr and Rodrygo, the Frenchman is a menace to the opponent’s defence. He recently scored a UCL hat-trick for Real Madrid.

Match Facts

• Real Madrid have progressed from 21 of their last 22 UCL ties after winning the first leg.
• Diego Simeone’s men have lost the first leg in six previous Champions League ties and have come back to progress from three of them.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @7/4 Star Sports
• Goals over 3.5 @9/5 Betfair Sportsbook
• Kylian Mbappe to score @5/1 Betfair Sportsbook

Injury and Team News

Koke will not be a part of the Atletico Madrid squad as he is injured.

Real Madrid will be without the services of Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Daniel Ceballos and Jesus Vallejo due to their injuries

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 10

Atletico Madrid won: 2

Real Madrid won: 6

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Oblak (GK); Llorente, Gimenez, Lenglet, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Gallagher; Alvarez, Griezmann

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Courtois (GK); Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Rodrygo, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Bellingham; Mbappe, Vini Jr.

Match Prediction

Carlo Ancelotti’s men have a one-goal advantage over Diego Simeone’s men. Real Madrid will be looking to use the advantage and are likely to eliminate Atletico Madrid from the Champions League.

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-3 Real Madrid

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, CBS Sports Network

Nigeria – SuperSport MáXimo 3, DStv Now

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