Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Match Preview, Probable Starting Lineups and Prediction – UEFA Champions League

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid play the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie.

The first leg between the sides ended goalless after Real Madrid failed to capitalize the scoring chances.

Gareth Bale and Luka Modric both limped off in weekend’s league win. Gareth Bale could make it to the bench and if improved, he could start but Luka Modric is out for at least four weeks. Fabio Coentrao is doubtful while Alvaro Medran is unavailable due to injury.

Atletico Madrid might be without Mario Mandzukic from the start after the forward picked up a knock in the first match.

Starting Lineups:

Real Madrid:

Formation: 4-3-3

Iker Casillas

Marcelo – Sergio Ramos – Pepe – Alvaro Arbeloa

Toni Kroos – Isco – James Rodriguez

Cristiano Ronaldo – Karim Benzema – Jese Rodriguez

Atletico Madrid:

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Jan Oblak

Juanfran – Jose Gimenez – Diego Godin – Jesus Gamez

Tiago – Saul Niguez

Raul Garcia – Koke – Arda Turan

Antoine Griezmann

Prediction:

Real Madrid could not get past impressive Jan Oblak at Atletico Madrid  but they are in good form at home and will see Atletico’s challenge.

Real Madrid 2-0 Atletico Madrid