Atletico Madrid – Real Madrid: 10th May 2017

In the return of the Champions League semifinals between Atletico and Real Madrid, the host team has overturned a three-goal gap. Do we see Vicente Calderon a miracle?

Real Madrid has won a clear victory against Diego Simeone’s team. More than the 3-0 score of the table, the way the game showed it should be a disarming for the team that will host the return match. Atletico managed to send only one ball on the opponent’s goal during the 90 minutes and neither was it very dangerous. The “Galactics” dominated comfortably in all chapters and the score could have been even tougher. Real Madrid is now very close to playing a new final, after which it can be the first team in the Champions League era to defend its trophy won the previous year.

Qualification seems to be a formality for Real, but on confrontation as one stand-alone, many can happen in this game. Wednesday’s match must not be resembled last week. Atletico lost only three of his last 13 games to Real Madrid and, in front of his own fans, Atletico could get a positive result.

Direct matches

Atletico Madrid won only once in the last eight direct games against Real’s rivals. In February last year, Atletico defeated the limit, 1-0, in a match played in La Liga. Atletico’s only victory in recent history at a score that would bring the qualification was also achieved on his own ground two years and three months ago. Then Atletico scored four times, without the BBC trident or teammates of the three to score.

Probable teams

For Atletico Madrid continue the defensive problems. Jose Maria Gimenez and Juanfran will also be missing in this match, while Sime Vrsaljko is uncertain. Real Madrid can not rely on Gareth Bale, Dani Carvajal or Raphael Varane. Pepe’s physical condition is to be evaluated closer to the match time.

Conclusions

The strength of the defensive block set up by Diego Simeone is known by all. Still, given that the Argentine technician does not have all the usual holders, Atletico is vulnerable. The team must attack to have a chance to qualify. Real has the players needed to make a decisive hit in this game and to qualify for the final and maybe even a success in this game.