Real Madrid vs Atl. Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (26 January)

Real Madrid has been experiencing a small air hole since the "post-World Cup" recovery. The club is struggling to continue as at the start of the season when the Merengue had slammed a series of 16 games without the slightest defeat in all competitions before falling on the turf of RB Leipzig during the Champions League group stage 3- 2. Reigning Spanish champions, Casa Blanca were obviously invited to the Spanish Super Cup which took place in Saudi Arabia and after having difficulty leaving Valencia after the penalty shootout in the semi-finals, the White House was outclassed by a very great Barcelona 1-3. In addition to losing his crown in the competition, this defeat hurt the heads of Benzema's teammates who did not come far from suffering a Copa del Rey elimination against Villarreal in the previous round 2-3.

A match where it took until the second half to see Ancelotti's men play their football and record a comeback to avoid a second defeat in two weeks against the Yellow Submarine, a 2-1 defeat in La Liga. Last weekend, it was in Bilbao that Real reassured themselves 0-2 but they are still three points behind FC Barcelona, ​​leaders of La Liga.

At the 14 times European champion, the Habs Aurélien Tchouaméni is still too fair to make his return after almost three weeks on the floor (injured). Also affected, the Spanish international Dani Carvajal will remain in care just like Lucas Vazquez. Absences that could benefit the faithful Nacho Fernandez to be aligned at the right side position. The unrecognizable Eden Hazard is also announced injured but this will not impact the rotation of Ancelotti who does not count on the Belgian anyway for this type of big match. On the other hand, the former Bavarian David Alaba should find the match sheet. Benzema, author of a splendid goal against Bilbao, should hold his rank alongside the Brazilian star, Vinicius Jr. As for Atlético, the two suspended in the league, Stefan Savic (holder central defender) and summer rookie Reguilon , will be eligible for this clash. Uruguayan international Gimenez returns from injury but he may not start.

Often injured, Carrasco should hold his rank this evening but it is Llorente, man of the match in the previous round, who will miss this match (groin injury). Antoine Griezmann has returned to his football for a few weeks in the continuity of his incredible World Cup with the Blues. Indeed, the Mâconnais slammed a goal and an assist last weekend in the league and is surfing on excellent statistics this season (7 goals, 8 caviars in all competitions). As a reminder, the former Lyonnais or even Barcelonan Memphis Depay played his first minutes with Atlético in the league last weekend and could start in the eleven this evening. Often sidelined since his return from the World Cup, De Paul could be revived by the Cholo. Cunha (Wolverhampton, loan) and Félix (Chelsea, loan) left the capital this winter.