Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will be renewing their rivalry in the final of the Champions League at the historic San Siro Stadium in Milan and the match has all the makings of a potential classic.
Real Madrid Match Betting News
From what looked set to be a mediocre season at one point, Real Madrid find themselves in the showpiece football event in Europe and manager Zinedine Zidane most certainly deserves a lot of credit for turning things around at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Given the demanding nature of the Madrid fans though, the season will be construed as a failure if they are unable to lift what would be their 11th Champions League title and the future of Zidane as well as a host of players perhaps depends on the outcome of the encounter on Saturday night.
Cristiano Ronaldo was rated as an injury doubt ahead of the clash but the Portuguese superstar is certain to be featuring on the night. However, the duo of Raphael Varane and Alvaro Arbeloa have been ruled out.
Probable Real Madrid Lineup (4-3-3): Navas; Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Bale, Benzema, Ronaldo
Route to the final
Round of 16: Real Madrid 4-0 (Agg.) Roma
Quarter Finals: Real Madrid 3-2 (Agg.) Wolfsburg
Semi Finals: Real Madrid 1-0 (Agg.) Manchester City
Atletico Madrid Match Betting News
Diego Simeone has done a magnificent job as the manager of Atletico Madrid and the Rojiblancos now have to be considered as one of the elite teams around Europe.
As a testament to this fact, Atletico will be appearing their 2nd Champions League final in just three seasons and Simeone will surely be keen on guiding his beloved side to their first ever European crown.
Their opponents this time around is once again Real Madrid and while Atletico need no motivation against their eternal rivals, Simone’s men will surely be out for revenge for their devastating loss against Los Blancos in the Champions League final two years ago.
Jesus Gamez is the only injury concern for Atletico and they should have all their key players available for the encounter.
Probable Atletico Madrid Lineup (4-3-3): Oblak; Juanfran, Giménez , Godín , Filipe Luis; Saúl , Gabi, Augusto, Koke; Griezmann, Torres
Route to the final
Round of 16: Atletico Madrid (Pen) 0-0 PSV Eindhoven
Quarter Finals: Atletico Madrid 3-2 (Agg.) Barcelona
Semi Finals: Bayern Munich 2-2 (Agg. Away Goals) Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Match Prediction
While Real Madrid have usually asserted their dominance over Atletico Madrid, things are a lot different nowadays. Atletico have lost only twice in their last ten encounters against Real but perhaps a bit worryingly, both the defeats have come in the Champions League.
Real are masters in Europe and perhaps head into Saturday’s encounter as favourites. However, Simeone is a tactical genius and he will have a master plan up his sleeve in order for his side to finally get one over their rivals in Europe.
The match should prove to be a fascinating tactical battle and minute details could well decide the outcome of the game. It might ultimately come down to the managers and while Zidane has proven himself more than capable so far, Simone might well outfox his less experienced counterpart on the night.
