Atl. Madrid vs RB Leipzig Prediction & Betting Tips (19 September)

Author of a great end to last season, with 5 victories in 6 matches, the Colchoneros grabbed 4th place, synonymous with direct qualification for the Champions League. Precisely in this competition last season, the adventure ended in the quarter-finals against Dortmund, future finalist. The Madrilenians still took out Inter in the eighth. The pre-season also went well, notably with a 0-2 success against Juventus, and things are also not going too badly in the league since Simeone's men have not yet lost a single match. If they were held by Villarreal 2-2 and Espanyol Barcelona 0-0, they beat two good teams, first Girona 3-0 then Bilbao away 0-1.

Leipzig did not have luck in the draw for the final stages of C1 last season, inheriting Réal Madrid from the round of 16. The Germans, like their opponents of the day, finished the season well, securing a good 4th place ahead of Dortmund in particular, again synonymous with qualification for the Champions League. After a lackluster preparation against tough opponents, victory against Aston Villa, defeat against Wolves and draw against PSG, the RBL easily passed the first round in the German Cup against Essen 1-4 before making the 2 /2 in the league against Bochum 1-0 then against the defending champion Leverkusen 2-3. 

Atlético Madrid have been very active this summer, investing massively to strengthen their squad. Among the new recruits, there are prestigious names like Julian Alvarez (90 million euros, Manchester City), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Robin Le Normand (Real Sociedad), Clément Lenglet (on loan from FC Barcelona) as well as Norwegian striker Sörloth, second top scorer in LaLiga last season with Villarreal. At the same time, several notable departures took place: Morata (AC Milan), European champion with Spain, Memphis Depay (now without contract), Savic (Trabzonspor), Joao Félix (Chelsea), and Saul Niguez (loaned to Seville). Antoine Griezmann has already scored once and provided two assists at the start of the season. Currently, Marcos Llorente is the team's top scorer with two goals, while Alvarez is still waiting to unlock his counter. RB Leipzig must do without Dani Olmo, their playing master (4 goals and 5 assists in 21 games championship), as well as Mohamed Simakan, who left for Al-Nassr.

However, the club used the funds obtained to invest in promising young talents. Among them, we note the recruits Geertruida (Feyenoord), Nusa (Club Bruges), the young midfielder Ouédraogo (Schalke 04) and the goalkeeper Vandevoort (Genk). The pillars Xavi Simons (8 goals and 11 assists last year) and Loïs Openda (24 goals and 7 assists) are still present. Openda also scored two goals against Bayer Leverkusen. However, Schlager, seriously injured, as well as Bitshiabu and Ouédraogo will not be able to make the trip.