Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Predictions

• The last nine meetings between these two have seen both teams score
• The previous three encounter have each finished 1-1
• Atletico’s last 11 Champions League games have seen both teams score on nine occasions

Expect another close clash in the Spanish capital

Defending champions Real Madrid are being talked up for another deep run in Europe, but their last 16 tie with Atletico is a dangerous one. Diego Simone’s side have really got under the skin of their illustrious rivals, while they overtook Real in the Spanish title race over the weekend.

The visitors have lost only once in their last 26 games while playing with an impressive attacking swagger. They have plenty of options going forward, which helped them win their final five League Phase games to move into the top eight in the standings.

Atletico continue to shake off their old identity as a defensive side, with nine of their previous 11 Champions League games featuring both teams scoring. Their clashes with Real have been similarly entertaining, as each of the last nine encounters have seen both teams find the net.

BTTS has also landed in four of Real’s last five in the Champions League and their defensive issues were on display in a 2-1 loss at Real Betis on Saturday.

Julian Alvarez is well-placed to exploit those, having netted in each of his last three appearances. The former Man City forward scored the opener when these two met last month and he has six goals in eight Champions League games, so back him to find the net in another 1-1 draw between the pair.