Real Madrid vs Atalanta
The Defending Champions Real Madrid, the most successful club in the history of UEFA Champions League find themselves in an unprecedented situation on the eve of their encounter away to Atalanta. In 24th position in the Champions League, Real Madrid just cannot afford to lose.
Real Madrid : Tough Going In The Champions League
With 2 wins and 3 losses and 6 points from the 5 games, Real Madrid are finding it tough going in the Champions League this season. Though in the La Liga they are placed second behind Barcelona with a game in hand, their form in Champions League has been ordinary. To add to the woes, they are up against a side which is playing some brilliant football at the moment.
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Atalanta In Fine Form
Atalanta, with 3 wins and 2 draws are in 5th position in the Champions league and are yet to lose a game. In the Serie A the Italian side is leading the table over Napoli and Inter Milan. With the Real Madrid fixture being held at their home ground, the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, the possibility of their losing the contest even to Real Madrid appears bleak. Real Madrid therefore have a mountain to climb and though it may not be enough they would be happy with a draw too.
Vinicius – Rodrygo For Real Madrid
With Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo expected to return tonight to Real’s playing XI, the Spanish Giants look a formidable unit with Mbappe and Bellingham getting goals against Girona last Friday.
Beware Of Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui
For Atalanta, Mateo Retegui is in fine form and topping the scoring charts with 12 goals already in Serie A. Mateo would be a handful. Ademola Lookman too has struck 8 times in Serie A for Atalanta and may cause problems for Real Madrid.
A Cracker of A Game in The Offing
It is going to be a cracker of a game with Real Madrid, the defending Champions, under huge pressure to carve out a win.
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