Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid - Copa del Rey: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction
- Real Madrid travel to Atletico Madrid in the derby this Thursday
- Two sides meet in the Copa del Rey last 16 just a week after their Supercopa de Espana clash
- Atletico remain the only side to conquer Real in any competition this term
Having only faced off against one another a week ago in the Supercopa de Espana, Atletico Madrid and city rivals Real Madrid will lock horns again in the Copa del Rey last 16.
Real had the last laugh in their most recent meeting, beating Atletico 5-3 after extra-time in their Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Carlo Ancelotti's side would go on to lift the trophy, beating their other fierce foes Barcelona 4-1 in the final, largely thanks to Vinicius Junior's first-half hat-trick.
While Real have been in superb form this season, they have been beaten by Atletico - their only loss in all competitions. Diego Simeone's men won 3-1 on that occasion and, much like Thursday's cup meeting will, it took place at the Wanda Metropolitano,
Here is your guide to another Madrid derby in the Copa del Rey last 16.
What time does Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid kick off?
- Location: Madrid, Spain
- Stadium: Wanda Metropolitano
- Date: Thursday 18 January
- Kick-off Time: 20:30 GMT / 15:30 ET / 12:30 PT
- Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez
- VAR: Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid H2H record (last five games)
- Atletico Madrid: 1 win
- Real Madrid: 3 wins
- Draws: 1
Current form (all competitions)
- Atletico Madrid: LWLWD
- Real Madrid: WWWWW
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid on TV and live stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Not available |
United States | ESPN+ |
Canada | Not available |
Atletico Madrid confirmed lineup vs Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Oblak; Gimenez, Witsel, Hermoso; Llorente, De Paul, Koke, Saul, Lino; Morata, Griezmann.
Real Madrid confirmed lineup vs Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Modric, Camavinga; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid score prediction
As long as Real Madrid are not too hungover from their Super Cup celebrations, then they will likely head to the Wanda Metropolitano as slight favourites. After all, they have lost just one game this season, and have picked up victories in 18 of their last 21 matches in all competitions.
While Atletico have the tools to hurt Real, as was demonstrated in the thrilling battle between the pair in Saudi Arabia a week ago, Ancelotti's men should edge proceedings if they can perform close to their best, especially given the form of Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid
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