For the quarter-final phase of the Spanish Cup, Real Madrid welcomes Atlético Madrid to the Santiago Bernabeu. A single match, in case of a draw, extra time will follow and if necessary, the procedure of penalties.
A great qualification win – the way it was done – for Real in the previous round against Villarreal 3-2. Although Ancelotti's team found themselves behind in the score at half-time with 2-0, they found a way in the replay to score 3 goals and make the upset. Of course, her goal is to win the trophy, something she has been doing since 2014, where she beat Barcelona 2-1 in the final.
From victory also comes in the championship, on Sunday night they prevailed in Athletic Bilbao 2-0 scoring one goal in each half. So Real returned to winning ways, after losing to Villarreal, Mrai continues to be in 2nd place in the standings with 41 points and at minus 3 from the first Barcelona in the battle for the title.
Even though it was difficult, Atletico prevailed in the round of 16 of the Levante Cup away from home with 2-0. In the first half, he struggled a lot, but in the replay he found two goals and justly qualified for the quarter-finals of the tournament.
It is the event that, even if winning the title, could "save" the year, being again this year far from claiming the championship and out of European competitions, a title that has been missing from its collection in recent years with the last victory being in the distant 2013 beating Real overtime 2-1.
Atlético for the championship on Saturday, putting on one of the best performances of this season, prevailed in Valladolid with 3-0. With this victory reached 31 points and is in 4th place in the ranking, as well as the 5th Villarreal in the battle of the four that gives participation in the next Champions League.
It is the big Madrid derby that gives a ticket to the semi-finals of the competition. Real reacted to the difficulties on Sunday night after Super Cup and league defeats to Barcelona and Villarreal respectively.
At the same time, Atlético seems more rested and comes from an easy victory with a good performance and goes into the match with a good mentality.
I'm expecting a big lopsided battle with a lot of intensity and a lot of cards and in the end the best team wins!
Tip: Real - Atletico 1 & Over 0,5 red cards at odds 7.80