Atl. Madrid vs Slovan Bratislava Prediction & Betting Tips (11 December)

Eager to reach the next phase of the Champions League , Atletico Madrid is now in 15th place in the rankings with a small point behind 8th, last qualified for the round of 16, and 5 ahead on the 25th, who will not participate in the play-offs. During the first 5 days, the Colchoneros suffered setbacks at Benfica 4-0 and against Lille at home 1-3. Otherwise, they managed to dominate Leipzig 2-1 and PSG 1-2 before inflicting a real correction on Sparta Prague two weeks ago 0-6. In La Liga, Atletico Madrid is currently 3rd and positioned just behind the two behemoths that are Barcelona and Real Madrid . Considered one of the weakest teams in this Champions League, Slovan does not defy the predictions.

Tigran Barseghyan's teammates are simply not at the level and have not pocketed a single point until now. They are currently second to last in the table and were clearly beaten by Celtic 5-1, Manchester City 0-4, Girona 2-0 and Dinamo Zagreb 1-4 before showing more resistance, without avoiding the defeat, against AC Milan on the last day 2-3 . Dominant on the national scene, the team based in Bratislava has won its last six championships and intends to win a 7th title in a row this season. 

For Atletico Madrid, important defenders Le Normand and Molina are missing, as well as French midfielder Lemar, absent for a very long time, who are injured. During the last day of the Champions League, Argentinian international Julian Alvarez (4 goals in La Liga) stood out with a double and in particular a superb free kick. He was associated with the robust striker Sorloth (5 goals and 2 assists in La Liga) but Griezmann (4 goals and 4 assists in La Liga) could this time be started. The latter scored after coming on against Sparta Prague as did another substitute, Correa (2 goals in La Liga). Slovan Bratislava must do without the important defender Wimmer (Austrian international) and the long-term injured striker. Adler, on the side.

Furthermore, sent off against AC Milan, playmaker Tolic (7 assists in the league) is suspended. Scorer and decisive passer during the last Champions League match, winger Barseghyan constitutes the major offensive asset of this team. He is also the best fireworks player in the Slovak championship with 13 achievements. On the attacking front, Strelec (8 goals in the league) should take his place. Georgia captain Kashia holds his place behind.