Real Madrid will aim to extend their 39-game unbeaten run in La Liga when they face fierce rivals Atletico Madrid at the Civitas Metropolitano on Sunday.
The latest Madrid derby holds significant importance for both teams, despite being early in the season. A victory for Real Madrid would strengthen their title defense, while Atletico Madrid have a chance to establish themselves as serious contenders in the title race.
Atletico are currently third in the standings with 15 points from seven games, remaining unbeaten but drawing three times. They trail Real Madrid, who sit second, by just two points, making this derby a crucial opportunity for both teams.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Team News & Tactics
Atletico Madrid
Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Oblak; Le Normand, Gimenez, Reinildo; Llorente, De Paul, Koke, Gallagher, Lino; Griezmann, Alvarez
Real Madrid
Probable Lineup (4-4-2): Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Modric; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius
Key Stats:
- Real Madrid are currently on a 39-match unbeaten run in La Liga.
- Carlo Ancelotti’s side have won each of their last five matches across all competitions.
- Both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid are unbeaten in the 2024/25 season so far.
- Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid boast the best defensive record in La Liga, conceding just three goals so far.
- Atletico Madrid were the last team to defeat Real Madrid in the league, winning 3-1 in the corresponding fixture at the Civitas Metropolitano in September 2023.
Player to Watch
Jude Bellingham
Prediction
Atletico Madrid 2-3 Real Madrid
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