Atl. Madrid vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (29 September)

Atlético escaped from the trap set by Celta Vigo this week in the final moments of the match through a Griezmann pass and an Alvarez to finish 0-1. The Colchoneros therefore avoided suffering a 4th draw this season in La Liga after those conceded against Espanyol Barcelona 0-0, Villarreal 2-2 and recently on the lawn of Rayo Vallecano 1-1. In the standings, Griezmann's partners have also removed a thorn in their side since a new sharing of points could have been fatal in the race for the title with already six lengths behind FC Barcelona in the current state of things. This evening, the Rojiblancos are playing big since if they succeed, they would pass in front of their evening rival, stationed in 2nd position. Real Madrid has still not lost in the league, like Atlético in the end, but we have a feeling of complacency in the game deployed by Carlo Ancelotti's men and above all a feeling of helplessness to stay in the wake of FC Barcelona who walks on water with 7 victories in 7 matches at the start of this day.

We must clearly not lose any points from now on until the Clasico which will be played in October. This week, the Broncos scared themselves to death against Deportivo Alaves by winning by a single goal while leading three goals to nothing in the 80th minute 3-2 final score. A few days earlier, the Merengue had defeated Espanyol Barcelona still at the Bernabéu 4-1, in the wake of their first success obtained against Stuttgart in the Champions League 3-1.

The experienced Cesar Azpilicueta (ex-Chelsea) remains injured following a physical overload due to the indecent schedule faced by the teams playing in Europe. On the sidelines for a few months now, Thomas Lemar must have a feeling that he will never be able to return to the top physically, especially since on the pitch, we don't really see where he could bring extra soul to the Cholo. Barrios will also be injured. Author of his 3rd assist this season in the league on Alvarez's goal (2 goals this season), Griezmann is indeed the master player of this team (3 goals also in La Liga). Note the successful start to the season of rookie Callagher (ex-Chelsea, 2 goals) and handyman Marcos Llorente (2 goals, 1 goal). If Camavinga resumed collective training this week to the point of applying for the group this weekend, it is indeed another French international who has taken his place on the injured bench, and not the least, Real's top scorer Madrid at the start of the TCC season, Kylian Mbappé (7 goals, 1 assist in 9 TCC matches).

The former Parisian suffers from discomfort in the biceps femoris of his left thigh. The captain of the selection will be absent for the next three weeks and will return after the break. Note the withdrawals of Brahim Diaz (return in January), Alaba (still recovering), Ceballos and the lesser known Joan Martinez, young central defender, victim of a rupture of the cruciate ligaments in preparation and who very clearly fit into Don Carlo's plans as the central 4th in the hierarchy. Could the absence of the man with 5 goals in La Liga be disturbing? Yes and no, it's obviously a hard blow but unfortunately for him, Real Madrid won the Champions League last season in a diamond system that we could find this evening with Bellingham in support of the two Brazilian attackers that are Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. Valverde, Modric and Tchouaméni should complete the diamond with a defensive line Mendy, Rüdiger, Militao and Carvajal, set up this week against Alaves.