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The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Atalanta lock horns with Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side in an important encounter at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will be determined to win this game.
Atalanta vs Real Madrid Preview
Atalanta are in fifth place in the UEFA Champions League standings and have been in excellent form over the past year. The home side edged AC Milan to a narrow 2-1 victory over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, are in 24th place in the Champions League table and have not been at their best this season. Los Blancos eased past Girona by a comfortable 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
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Atalanta vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Real Madrid have an excellent record against Atalanta in European competitions and have won all three matches that have been played between the two teams.
- Real Madrid were on an unbeaten run of 11 matches on the trot against teams from Italy in the UEFA Champions League before they suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of AC Milan last month.
- Atalanta are unbeaten in their last five matches in the UEFA Champions League and have won their last two games in the competition.
- Real Madrid have lost two of their last five matches in the UEFA Champions League, with their two defeats during this period coming at the hands of Liverpool and AC Milan.
- Atalanta are one of only two teams that have not trailed in the UEFA Champions League this season.
Atalanta vs Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid have flattered to deceive in Europe this year and cannot afford to suffer another debacle on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappe has shown glimpses of his ability so far and will need to prove his mettle this week.
Atalanta can pull off an upset on their day and will need to be at their best on Tuesday. Both teams appear to be evenly matched at the moment and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Atalanta 2-2 Real Madrid
Atalanta vs Real Madrid Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Atalanta to score first - Yes
