Atletico Madrid finished fourth in the Primera Liga table last season when averaging two points per match and they’ll be looking to improve on that ratio in a bid to win major honours in Spain this season. There was everything to like about their home form and they’ll hope to get one over their arch-rivals on Sunday.
Atleti signed Julian Alvarez from Manchester City in the summer and he will surely pose a threat against the champions of Spain and Europe, with Antoine Griezmann continuing to be an effective performer for Simeone’s side, although they are regarded as the betting outsiders when it comes to meeting difficult opponents.
Real Madrid are trading at odds-against to win this encounter although Los Merengues struggled against one of their title rivals last term. A year ago, Atleti claimed a 3-1 victory and there was also a 4-2 win achieved at home in the Copa del Rey. Perhaps we’ll see plenty of goals being scored in an encounter where lots of attacking players will feature.
There was always going to be plenty of excitement when Mbappe arrived at the Bernabeu and perhaps he can make a difference, with Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham other big game players who can have an impact. Perhaps the draw should be considered and it would please both sides to a reasonable extent.