Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
In what could prove to be a frantic Champions League showdown on Tuesday night, Atalanta will welcome Real Madrid to Bergamo.
Atalanta
Starting with the hosts, making real history last season as they got their hands on a maiden piece of European silverware, Atalanta have embarked on another sensational purple patch this time around. Continuing to receive a string of plaudits from across the globe, La Dea are riding a famous wave of momentum and they will be looking to make another heavyweight statement here. Last seen over the weekend claiming a dramatic 2-1 win against historic rivals AC Milan, Gian Piero Gasperini’s men have remarkably found a route to the top of the Serie A standings are rightfully pencilled in as a genuine title contender. Signing off November with a 6-1 romp away at Swiss giants Young Boys, Atalanta have now won each of their previous nine consecutive appearances across all competitions and they have also gained a reputation for their clinical performances in the final third.
Atalanta Team News
Still yet to make a single appearance so far this season after sustaining a long-term knee injury over the summer, former West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca will once again miss out here. Missing out against AC Milan over the weekend, Atalanta are sweating over the fitness of ex-Juventus star Juan Cuadrado on Tuesday night.
Reportedly attracting plenty of heavyweight European interest ahead of the January transfer window and already notching a pair of Champions League strikes this season, Ademola Lookman will play a leading role. Handed a rest against AC Milan over the weekend, Mateo Retegui could be handed a full recall here.
Real Madrid
As for the visitors, making an immediate return to winning ways last weekend as they claimed a 3-0 victory away at Girona, Real Madrid are desperate to use that performance as a platform to build on. However, while Los Blancos might have got their hands on a record-breaking 15th European crown, Carlo Ancelotti’s men have struggled to find much stability this time around. Opening December with a 2-1 loss at the hands of Athletic Bilbao, the former AC Milan boss has seen his squad win just a quartet of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. Likewise, last seen in Champions League action falling to a deserved 2-0 defeat against Liverpool, Tuesday’s guests are in the midst of a public European struggle. Including a 1-0 loss away at French outfit Lille on October 2nd, Real Madrid have now lost three of their previous four Champions League showdowns.
Real Madrid Team News
All still dealing with respective long-term knee injuries, Real Madrid will travel to Bergamo without the likes of David Alaba, Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao on Tuesday night. However, completing what has become a speedy recovery, Los Blancos are expected to welcome back Brazilian attacker Rodrygo in midweek.
Finding the net away at Girona over the weekend and recording a ninth La Liga strike, summer recruit and French icon Kylian Mbappe will lead the line here. Likewise, getting on the scoresheet in each of his last three consecutive appearances, England international Jude Bellingham will be looking to extend on his recent flurry.
Atalanta vs Real Madrid Key Factors to Consider
- When Atalanta and Real Madrid met in the Super Cup showdown back on August 14th, Los Blancos collected a 2-0 victory.
- However, Ancelotti’s men have lost three of their previous four Champions League appearances.
- Atalanta have remarkably won each of their previous nine consecutive appearances across all competitions.
- Real Madrid have won just a quartet of their previous eight appearances across all competitions.
- La Dea have won each of their last four consecutive matchups in Bergamo by an aggregate score of 12-3.
Conclusion
While Real Madrid might have been crowned Super Cup champions back in August as they claimed a 2-0 victory against Tuesday’s hosts, Los Blancos should be bracing themselves for a far sterner examination here. Watching Atalanta enjoy a record-breaking flurry and now winning each of their previous nine appearances across all competitions, La Dea are in the midst of a remarkable flurry. Gaining a reputation for their clinical performances in the final third and winning all of their last four showdowns in Bergamo by an aggregate score of 12-3, Atalanta will be looking to make a heavyweight statement on Tuesday night.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 3/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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