Real Madrid – Atl. Madrid Prediction & Picks (15.08.2018)

Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid meet at the A. Le Coq Arena in Tallinn, in a match for the European Super Cup. The history of clashes between the two Madrid teams favors Real Madrid: in the 189 matches played, in all official competitions, Real Madrid won 99 wins, 44 draws and 46 defeats.

Real Madrid:

Real Madrid comes to this match with a victory against AC Milan, 3-1, thus adding the third win in this preseason: the goals were scored by Benzema, Gale and Mayoral. We remember that the meringues come to this Super Cup due to the conquest of the Champions League: won in the final against Liverpool 3-1. To date, Real Madrid added 4 European Super Cups, being the last in the season of 2017/2018.

In this game against the great rival Atlético de Madrid, coach Julen Lopetegui must act in the usual tactical system, that is, in 4-2-3-1, privileging possession of the ball and organized attacks: Modric is the great organizer of the offensive process. With the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Welshman Bale is assumed with one of the great highlights of this team, being a very fast and strong player in the counterattack. For this game the Spanish coach has only in doubt the defender Nacho.

Atlético Madrid:

Atlético de Madrid come into this game with a defeat against Inter Milan, by 0-1, putting a final point to the two games in a row without losing in this preparation phase. To reach this Supercopa, the locals had to beat Marseille in the final of the Europa League, with a 0-3 win. We emphasize that Atlético de Madrid already won this competition twice: 2012/2013 and 2010/2011.

For playing against powerful Real Madrid, coach Diego Simeone must act with a defensive strategy, looking only for the counterattack to explore the back of the opponent’s defense. It is important to point out that the colchoneros present competition in the fast transitions: Lemar is very fast and eximio in the transport of the ball towards the attack. For this game the coach can count on all his players.