Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: 5 key battles to watch out for

Real Madrid CF v Club Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Champions League Semi Final
Zidane's Real Madrid side will be hosted by Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid

#2 Antoine Griezmann vs Sergio Ramos

Real Madrid v Club Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Champions League Final
Real Madrid v Club Atletico de Madrid - UEFA Champions League Final

Antoine Griezmann hasn't been in the best of form lately, and that has unfortunately proven why he is Atletico Madrid's main man. The side have struggled to find the back of the net without his inspired performances, and with their French superstar unable to scale the expectations he sets for himself, they seem clueless at times in the final third.

As we have seen many times before, Griezmann will come shoulder to shoulder with Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos on Saturday. Ramos hasn't been in the best defensive form either, and has made more than just a few defensive errors this season, most notably against Real Betis.

Griezmann must not be taken lightly, irrespective of the form he is in, and Ramos will certainly have his hands full during the match.

Griezmann was a threatening presence in the opening minutes against Barcelona, taking every opportunity to torment Gerard Pique. One would expect him to attempt the same against Pique's compatriot Ramos.

Real Madrid will be wary of the Frenchman's threat, but Ramos, when in form, is not easy to get past. Both players have a point to prove, and a face to face encounter will leave fans, as well as neutrals enthralled.

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