Atl. Madrid - Real Madrid, Picks and Tips
Diego Simeone's boys have just one win in their previous four LaLiga outings. They beat Espanyol three weeks ago on their home ground (2-1). This was followed by a draw "at home" vs Granada (0-0) and last round's defeat at San Mames vs Athletic Bilbao (0-2). These results keep Atletico Madrid only fourth in the Spanish championship. Last season's title winners are now trembling for the UEFA Champions League spot. Real Betis, in fifth, are just three points behind and await any misstep by Madrid.
On the other hand, Real are coming off another incredible comeback in the UEFA Champions League. The victim this time was Manchester City. After 4-3 at the Etihad, the English also led at the Santiago Bernabeu, thanks to Riyad Mahrez's goal. It looked an easy task for the Premier League leaders. But Rodrygo was not to be and with a "double" in the 90th and 90+1 minutes he pushed the game into extra time. Karim Benzema converted a penalty to send Madrid into another Champions League final. Their opponents will be Liverpool. In LaLiga, the Blancos clinched the title mathematically with last round's 4-0 win over Espanyol. Madrid have now won five consecutive league games, after that unlikely 4-0 draw against Barcelona.
Our recommendation tip for Atl. Madrid - Real Madrid: DRAW @ 3.53