Our prediction for this Copa del Rey match:
Atletico Madrid
Match Time & Date:
18/01/2024
21:30
Prediction: 2-2
Real Madrid
All eyes will be on Metropolitano Stadium when Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid lock horns in the Copa del Rey last 16. Los Rojiblancos aim to get their revenge on Carlo Ancelotti’s troops for the Super Cup defeat, but beating the in-form Spanish giants is easier said than done. Experienced Belgium international Axel Witsel is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while fellow defender Reinildo Mandava is on international duty. Memphis Depay faces race against the clock to be fit for “El Madrileno”.
Los Blancos, on the other hand, rolled over Barcelona 4-1 in the Spanish Super Cup final and given their attacking potential, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. All Lucas Vazquez, David Alaba, Thibaut Courtois, and Eder Militao continue to miss out with injuries, while veteran midfielder Luka Modric could sneak into the starting XI. The opposition back-line should have Vinicius Junior at bay as the Brazil superstar scored a hat-trick in “El Clasico”.
Highlighted Player (Antoine Griezmann):
Anthony Griezmann is a French forward born on 21st March 1991 in Macon, and he is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exciting footballers at the moment. The pacey striker started showing his potential shortly after coming through Real Sociedad’s youth academy and he went on to score 46 goals in 179 league appearances for La Real. Excellent displays in Spanish la Liga saw him become a target for a number of top clubs, but he eventually choose to sign for Atletico Madrid, and that proved to be a very good decision.
Griezmann continued the rich vein of form at Vicente Calderon, scoring some important goals as los Colchoneros enjoyed domestic and European success, while also becoming a key member of the France national team.
Playing as a winger or second striker, Griezmann possesses impressive technical skills, he is a strong finisher and still finds time to work hard for his side, so no wonder he is widely regarded as one of the leading forwards on the continent. He won the U19 European Championship with France and is tipped to lead Les Bleus to glory on senior level as well.
Highlighted Team (Real Madrid):
Real Madrid is a Spanish football club based in Madrid. Real Madrid participate in La Liga (Primera Division) and they have won 32 domestic titles. On the other hand, los Blancos have won 13 European Cup titles and that is the main reason why they are considered the biggest football club in the world.
Real Madrid play their home matches at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu and the capacity of the stadium is 84,454. Cristiano Ronaldo is the club’s most successful footballer in the 21st century and the Portuguese superstar has won two Golden Ball awards.
The likes of Alfredo Di Stefano, Zinedine Zidane, Raul Gonzalez Blanco, David Beckham and Iker Casillas are star players who were part of the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu outfit in the past. Real Madrid’s bitterest rivals are Barcelona, but the rivalry between local rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is big as well. Real Madrid’s home kit is white and, as a result, the team’s nickname is los Blancos (the Whites).
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