Lokomotiv Moscow and Atlético Madrid meet at RZD Arena, in a match for this stage of the UEFA Champions League (Group Stage). The record of direct confrontations of the last 3 years is favorable to the visiting team, which in the last 4 matches won 4. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 11‑12‑2019, ended with the victory of Atlético Madrid by ( 2‑0). Atlético Madrid presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor, so in this game the home factor may be decisive.
Lokomotiv Moskva :
After 1 draw and 1 defeat, the home team reaches this 3rd round in 3rd position in Group A, with 1 point won. The previous round, they lost (1‑2) at home against Bayern München, after in the first match of this group stage having drawn (2‑2) away against Salzburg. This is a team that presents similar results at home and away, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 games it has recorded 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In their last match, for the Premier League, they lost to Sochi by (2‑1). In their last 10 home games Lokomotiv Moscow has recorded 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. His attack has scored regularly, as he has scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, he never got the comeback in the 5 games in which he suffered the first goal.
The Russian team has another great game ahead. After facing the champion Bayern Munich on the last day, now is the time to face the traditional Madrid team. Qualifying for the next round will be very difficult, because there are strong competitors in the group. But Lokomotiv Moscow is fighting bravely in this edition, giving everything on the field with good games and hoping for better luck on this day.
Atlético Madrid :
The visiting team comes to this 3rd round of Group A in 2nd position, with 3 points won, after 1 victory and 1 defeat. In their first match in this group stage, they lost away to Bayern München by (4‑0). On matchday two, they won at home against Salzburg by (3‑2). This is a stronger team with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it has registered 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses as a visitor; against 11 victories and 4 draws in his stadium. In the last match they played, for the LaLiga, they beat Osasuna away by (1‑3). In their last 10 away games, Atlético Madrid has recorded 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. His attack has scored regularly, as he has scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches.
The Madrid team is coming off an exciting and sweaty 3×2 home win over FC Salzburg. This result put the team in the qualifying zone for the next round and a good result in Russia will allow them to stay closer to qualifying for the next round. This will require the team’s full attention during the match and their best football, as they will face a team that only cares about victory.
