Atalanta BC Vs. Real Madrid Prediction: La Dea Could Start El Real At Stadio In Bergamo

Atalanta BC, could surprise Real Madrid at home (photo: x @Atalanta_BC)

JAKARTA - Stadio in Bergamo will be the fierce stage of the match between Atalanta BC and Real Madrid on Tuesday night, December 10, 2024. This match is part of the Champions League league phase this season, where both teams are bringing big ambitions to advance to the next round.

Atalanta BC, who is leading the Serie A standings, will face defending champions of the Champions League, Real Madrid, in a match that promises full action of drama and intensity.

Atalanta BC is in great form this season. Gian Piero Gasperini's team managed to record nine consecutive wins in all competitions, including a 2-1 win over AC Milan last Friday in Serie A. With 34 points from 15 matches, they are solid at the top of the Italian league standings.

In the Champions League, La Dea also impressed by collecting 11 points from five matches, the result of three wins, two draws, and no defeat. Even so, two draws at home against Arsenal and Celtic showed that Atalanta still needed to improve their performance in European home games.

Mateo Retegui, who has scored 14 goals in 21 games this season, is one of Atalanta's mainstays on the front lines. In addition, Ademola Lookman and Charles De Ketelaere also performed brilliantly with a contribution of 10 goals each and five assists, and five goals and nine assists.

However, Atalanta will lose several key players, including Gianluca Scamacca, Davide Zappacosta, and Juan Cuadrado who are still injured.

On the other hand, Real Madrid came to Bergamo with a positive result after beating Girona 3-0 in La Liga last Saturday. The victory brought Los Blancos to second place in the La Liga standings, two points adrift of Barcelona with one match in hand.

However, Real Madrid's performance in the Champions League this season is classified as disappointing. Carlo Ancelotti's side have only won six points from five games, the result of two wins and three defeats. Their last defeat against AC Milan and Liverpool put Real Madrid in danger in the Champions League league standings.

Even so, Real Madrid still have an extraordinary reputation in this competition, with 15 Champions League titles, including their last win against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley earlier this year.

The return of several key players such as Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Jude Bellingham gave a moral injection to Los Blancos. However, they still have to play without Ferland Mendy, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Eduardo Camavinga who are absent from injury.

This match is the second meeting between Atalanta and Real Madrid this season, after Los Blancos previously won 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup in August.

Historically, Atalanta have only won two of their seven matches against the Spanish team. On the other hand, Real Madrid have an outstanding record against the Italian team, with 17 wins from their last 19 matches against the Pizza Country club.

Real Madrid are also in a positive trend, with eight consecutive wins in an away match against the Italian team in European competitions.

Atalanta relies on collective forces and organized attacking styles of play. They tend to dominate midfield with a mix of short passes and aggressive wing games. Players like Retegui and Lookman became the main focus in scoring goals.

However, facing Real Madrid, which has a myriad experience in the Champions League, is certainly not an easy task. Vinicius and Rodrygo's return gave a new dimension in Los Blancos' attack, while Bellingham will be the motor of the game in midfield.

Real Madrid's weakness seen in the defense due to the absence of several key players could be a gap exploited by Atalanta.

This match is predicted to be tight, with both teams having almost balanced chances. Atalanta who plays at home has a chance to score first, but Real Madrid's individual experience and quality can be different.

The duel between Atalanta BC and Real Madrid at Stadio in Bergamo will be the main dish for European football lovers. With the strength of each team, this match promises high intensity and thrilling action until the final whistle. Was Atalanta able to overcome the dominance of Real Madrid, or was Los Blancos, who will continue their traditions as kings of the Champions League? We wait for the answer on Tuesday night.

Atalanta BC: Marco Carnesecchi, Heavy Djimsiti, Isak Hien, Sead Kolasinac, Total Bellanova, Marten de Roon, Ederson, Matteo Rugeni, Charles De Ketelaere, Mateo Retegui, Ademola Lookman

Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois, Lucas Vazquez, Aurelien Tchouameni, Antonio Rudiger, Fran Garcia, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior