Real Madrid vs Atl. Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (22 March)

Runner-up to FC Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid needs this victory to maintain hope in the title race, especially if Barça were to beat Rayo Vallecano earlier in the day. Since their home defeat against Getafe 0-1, the Merengue have won 4 matches in all competitions including their 1/8th final of the Champions League against Manchester City 3-0 and 1-2. In La Liga, Alvaro Arbeloa's men escaped the trap set by Celta Vigo 1-2 and reassured themselves against Elche last weekend 4-1. For its part, Atlético Madrid no longer has any hope of winning the championship title this season with no less than 13 points behind FC Barcelona at the start of this day. At best, the Colchoneros could come back ten points in the event of Barça's defeat at home today.

The ultimate objective in La Liga will ultimately be to finish in the top 4 in order to ensure qualification for the next edition of the Champions League. Finally, there remains the Copa del Rey final to come against Real Sociedad and the Champions League 1/4 final to come against FC Barcelona for the partners of Antoine Griezmann who dreams of lifting a new trophy with his favorite club. During the week, Atlético Madrid qualified for the quarterfinals of the C1 by losing in England against Tottenham 3-2 but the job was done in the first leg at home 5-2. In La Liga, Atléti barely defeated Getafe at home last weekend 1-0 but enough to achieve a 4th successive success in the elite after Real Sociedad 3-2, Real Oviedo 0-1 and Espanyol Barcelona 4-2. 

Back on the pitch against Manchester City off the bench, Kylian Mbappé (38 goals total this season with Real Madrid) seems to have recovered from his knee discomfort and could even start today. As a reminder, the Frenchman is currently the top scorer in La Liga with 23 goals (31 last year). In his absence, the score was well distributed with in particular goals from Tchouameni, who has become essential without forgetting a certain Fede Valverde (6 goals, 3 assists in his last 10 matches) and Vinicius Jr, author of a double at the Etihad against Man City this week. On the other hand, bad news for Real Madrid who lost their last defense, T.Courtois, to injury, suffering from a muscular overload in his thigh. Ferland Mendy, after a good first period against City in the first leg, returned to the infirmary alongside Rodrygo (end of season), Raul Asencio and midfielder Ceballos (rotation). Jude Bellingham was back in the squad against City but not in match gear.

Eder Militao has resumed team training but not called up against City during the week. For Diego Simeone, midfielder Pablo Barrios is still injured and will probably not participate in this capital derby. It could be the same for the starting goalkeeper Oblak (absent during the week against Tottenham) and the winter recruit Rodrigo Mendoza (ex-Elche). Scorer during the week against Tottenham Spurs, Julian Alvarez (8 goals, 3 assists in La Liga) will be operational, he who scored a wonderful free kick in the first leg in September. Antoine Griezmann, captain against Tottenham will also participate in this Madrid derby as will the precious Giuliano Simeone, Alex Baena, Koke, Almada, the Nigerian recruit Lookman and the excellent Norwegian scorer Sörloth (10 goals in La Liga).

• Summary: Real Madrid played against Atlético Madrid in 1 matches this season. Currently, Real Madrid rank 2nd, while Atlético Madrid hold 3rd position. Looking to compare the best-rated player on both teams? Sofascore's rating system assigns each player a specific rating based on numerous data factors.
• Real Madrid Feedinco Rating: 7.06
• Atl. Madrid Feedinco Rating: 6.90