UEFA Champions League 2015: Atletico Madrid Vs RealMadrid
Time: 6.45 PM (Greenwich Mean Time)
Venue: Estadio Vicente Calderón
The date is getting closer.
Soon, it’ll be the time for battle, the time for revenge. The time for passion, the time for Football.
It’s Atletico Madrid Vs Real Madrid, a big match on it’s own, the battle to determine the best team in the great city of Madrid, between the well-matched rivals Real Madrid andAtletico Madrid.
These two teams have a history of rivalries and ugly encounters in matches. And keeping this in mind, both teams are going to pour their heart out for the match, and try their very best to make their team the winning team.
But this time, it’s even bigger. The First Leg of the Quarter Finals of UEFA Champions League 2015. The ultimate battle of Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid, in the ultimate platform, the grandest stage of football, the UEFA Champions League.
When these two things coincide, one is bound to be excited and pumped up. That’s exactly the atmosphere here, andAtletico Madrid Vs Real Madrid is going to be an awesome match.
We all saw the last Atletico Madrid Vs Real Madrid match in the UEFA Champions League Final, and we all know what happened. A crushing defeat delivered to Atletico Madrid by dominant Real Madrid. But with the recent 2-0 loss toAtletico, will Real Madrid be able to win this time. On top of that, the Atletico Madrid Vs Real Madrid match is in the home stadium of Atletico Madrid, and everyone knows how much a home game can make a difference. Still, its
We’ll give you the current squads, forms and UEFA quarterfinal predictions. The rest is up to you to decide.
Real Madrid Current Form
Real Madrid have won 3 of their past 6 matches, drawn one and lost two. Their wins feature a win each against Villarealand Sevilla respectively. With a squad of some of the greatestplayers of the world, they are looking to dominate this clash of the titans, despite the recent loss to Atletico Madrid
Their players are in good form with a recent win againstSchalke 04 in the UEFA Champions League.
Atletico Madrid Current Form
Compared to Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid appear to be in a weaker form, winning 2 of their past six fixtures, losing one and drawing three, with a win against Valencia. However, they do appear to have an advantage with their recent win against Real Madrid in the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid match that was played in Feb.
However, even with their home advantage, it is going to be a tough match for Atletico Madrid against the in-form defending champions Real Madrid.
Real Madrid Current Squad
Goalkeeper: I Casillas, Keylor Navas and Pacheco. They’ll probably go with Casillas here.
Defenders: Sergio Ramos, Pepe, Varane, Arbeloa, Carvajal,F.Coentrao, Marcelo, Nacho
Midfielders: Khedira, Kroos, Lucas Silva, Illara, Isco, James Rodriguez, Bale and Modric
Forwards: Ronaldo, Benzema, Jese, Chicharito.
Real Madrid has some great players in their squad. With an amazing Goalkeeper like Casillas, strong defenders such as Ramos, Pepe, amazing midfielders like Khedira, Kroos, Silva, Rodriguez and Bale. And of course, the great ChristianoRonaldo as the forward.
Real Madrid has a number of in-form players, which are sure to deliver in this high-stakes encounter.
Atletico Madrid Current Squad
Goalkeepers: M. Moya, Jan Oblak. Atletico Madrid are likely to go with Moya.
Defenders: D.Godin, Miranda, J. Gimenez, G, Siqueira, C.Ansaldi, Juanfran, J. Gamez,
Midfielders: M. Suarez, Gabi, S. Niguez, Tiago, Raul Garcia
Forwards: A Turan, Cani, Koke, A.Griezmann, A.Correa,M.Mandzukic, R.Jimenez, F.Torres
With great players like Fernando Torres, Mandzukic,Griezmann Turan and Garcia, Atletico Madrid’s team will be a tough challenge for Real Madrid. Add to that the recent win against Real Madrid, and on top of that, the home advantage. All that combined creates a strong team, who mean business.
Verdict: Both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have strong squads. So basically, Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid is not going to be a piece of cake for either team. It’ll be a tough match for both teams. Both of them will have to work really hard.
Previous Meetings in UEFA: The last Atletico Madrid Vs Real Madrid match ended up with Atletico getting a 4-0 win, a very dominating win. But their last meeting in the UEFA Champions League, ended up with Real Madrid crushingAtletico Madrid 4-1. That match was a great win for Real Madrid, with Real Madrid being Goalless for the first 90mintutes, but hammering 4 goals thereafter. All of their past matches have been full of passion, once even erupting into a major fight between the players on the field. Both teams will be looking to beat their opponents, and gain an early advantage in the two-legged quarterfinals of the biggest club football tournament in the world.
Fans of both teams will be looking for their teams to win this high-stakes, hugely popular encounter.
Predictions: We predict that this Atletico Madrid Vs Real Madrid match will end in a draw. Even though AtleticoMadrid are playing in their home ground, and have won against Real Madrid in their previous encounter, it’s very likely that Real Madrid will bounce back against AtleticoMadrid. Plus, that win against Real Madrid was more than a month ago. A lot can change in that span of time, and a lot has changed. The form of Real Madrid has improved a lot.
Real Madrid already have a very strong squad, with all the big names in their team. Moreover, they have a history of winning against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and other big tournaments and important matches. Maybe it’s just that Real Madrid’s big names perform better under pressure, as a result of their expertise.
But Real Madrid fans, remember, Atletico Madrid Isn’t a weak team either. They will do their best to defeat Real Madrid in this high-stakes, high-reward Atletico Madrid vsReal Madrid encounter.
Till the match happens, our best luck to fans of both teams. It’s going to be an awesome UEFA Champions League 2015. Enjoy.
