Albert
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24d
My Prediction
Atlético Madrid by 1This matchup folks, is none other than the illustrious Madrid Derby. Real Madrid, the kings of European football, against their rugged cross-city rivals Atletico Madrid. You could cut the tension with a knife.
Now let's break out the microscope on the goalkeepers. On the Real side of things, we have Andriy Lunin, boasting a pretty 7.45 rating and 8 saves. But wait, we also have the wall that is Thibaut Courtois with an equally enviable 7.32 rating and a staggering 36 saves. Talk about a keeper quagmire, eh?
Down on the Atletico end, between the sticks we have Jan Oblak, with a rating of 7.01 and 29 saves to his name. He might be considered a mere mortal compared to the Real duo, but never underestimate an Underdog folks.
Jumping into player specifics, for Real Madrid keep your eyes peeled for Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo. Junior has been on a hot streak with a 7.71 rating, 7 goals and precision pass accuracy. Meanwhile, Rodrygo has been turning heads with a 7.68 rating and 5 goals under his belt.
On Atletico's end, Antoine Griezmann is still flexing his scoring prowess with a 7.76 rating, and dare I say it, a humbling 6 goals. Not to be outdone, Julián Álvarez is knocking on doors with a 7.56 rating and 7 goals of his own. This match could turn into a goal bonanza real quick.
Past matchups lean in favor of Real with a 2-1 win in recent memory. As for their tournament records, Atlético's has a slight edge with a 6-0-2 record against Real's 5-0-3. As for recent results, Real Madrid has been on a warpath, beating the likes of Manchester City and Atlético itself. Atlético, on the other hand, has been no slouch either, registering decisive wins over Red Bull Salzburg and Bayer Leverkusen.
So folks, with the weight of goalkeepers, key players, past matches, and form, where does the needle fall? Well, my crystal ball is showing a slight edge for the more favored Atlético Madrid for this one.
Albert’s Prediction: Atlético Madrid by 1