20:56
The game is overshadowed by an ugly action this Thursday. Unknown persons hung a doll with Vinicus Junior’s jersey on a bridge. Both clubs, as well as the press and politicians, condemned the “racist attack”. The investigation is still ongoing.
20:52
The long history of duels between the two clubs speaks against this. Real Madrid won 100 of 192 games in all competitions, while the Colchoneros only won 47. They last met in the cup in 2015, back then in the round of 16, and Atletico won 4-2 on aggregate. In La Liga, however, Real Madrid have lost just one of their last ten games against their rivals. So Diego Simeone will be hoping for a repeat of cup history.
20:36
Most recently, the royal team won two games in a row. However, a good portion of luck was needed against Villarreal and Bilbao. In addition, the defeat against Barcelona in the Supercopa hurts. Not only in these games has it been shown that Real Madrid is defensively vulnerable this season. However, the offensive is not the great strength of Atletico, who traditionally rely on a good defense under Diego Simeone. They also recently had two goalless wins against Valladolid and Levante. Can this series continue today?
20:23
Real Madrid are the clear favorites in this Derby Madrileno, in La Liga they are already ten points ahead of their rivals in second place. Of course, the trophy is a completely different matter. For Atletico this competition is probably the only chance for a title this season. Accordingly, the guests should be motivated today.
20:05
To start, let’s take a look at the lineups. Coach Carlo Ancelotti made two changes to his team compared to the last competitive game. Dani Ceballos and Asensio rotate out, Modrić and Kroos come into the starting XI, Valverde moves up a position and occupies the wing. With Lucas Vázquez, Hazard, Tchouaméni, Dani Carvajal and Alaba, the royal hospital is full. Atletico coach Diego Simeone also makes two changes to his team. Savić and de Paul are there for Witsel and Marcos Llorente. Only Marcos Llorente is absent from the guests because of a muscle injury. New signing Depay is back in the squad, and Carrasco is also behind after injury.
20:00
Welcome to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, which is also a derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Kick-off at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu is at 21:00!