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Our Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Prediction Sees Spanish Derby End All Square

Fierce rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in Tuesday’s standout UEFA Champions League tie. Matches between these two are usually spicy, and this two-legged European knockout tie promises fireworks.

UEFA Champions League Betting Picks

Draw & BTTS – 4.70

Atletico Madrid to Score First – 2.60

Bet on Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid

Honours Even in the Spanish Capital?

Real Madrid missed out on a top-eight place after taking just 15 points from a possible 24. Los Blancos won five and lost three to finish 11^th, a point away from eighth.

Carlo Ancelotti’s boys went up against English champions Manchester City in the play-offs, winning home and away. Two late goals helped them to a 3-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium, and a Kylian Mbappe hat-trick gave Real a 3-1 triumph on home turf.

Atletico Madrid qualified directly to the last 16 by securing fifth place in the league phase. Diego Simeone’s men have had a strong European campaign, winning six of eight and scoring 20 goals.

Rojiblancos also leapfrogged their rivals in La Liga after last weekend’s results. Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 reverse at Real Betis, while Atleti beat Athletic Bilbao by a goal to nil.

Recent Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Head-to-Head Results

The Madrid neighbours have met twice in the league this season, with both matches ending in 1-1 stalemates. The last three fixtures in La Liga have been draws, and Real have not beaten Atleti in the league in five attempts.

This will be the first Champions League meeting between the pair since the 2016-17 semi-finals. Merengues beat Colchoneros 4-2 on aggregate before easing past Juventus in the final in Cardiff.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips & Predictions

The Madrid derby is never easy to call, and this two-legged European knockout tie could go either way. The last three meetings have finished 1-1, and there is good value in 4.70 for the draw and both teams to score in this one.

Atleti have scored the opening goal in seven of their last eight games in all competitions. You can get 2.60 for the visitors to open the scoring at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.