Let's start with the fact that Real was much stronger last year and what they show this season is not surprising, especially in the attack. Throughout last season, in all the tournaments, Real lost only 2 times. And guess who? That's right, Atletico. They fell twice at the Metropolitano fortress: once in the league and kicked out their opponents from the royal cup. Now the guests arrive weakened: Kylian Mbappe won't play. Atletico has no injuries apart from Barrios, but their defense is already strong. Simeone knows how to play against Ancelotti: in 10 matches between them, El Cholo won 5 times, drew 3 times, and scored 16 goals for Atletico, while Madrid scored 10. This season, the colchoneros have sorted out their defense - they have only conceded 3 goals in 7 matches, all of them through Witsel, 2 of them in the first round against Villarreal, but then Peri changed the Belgian and the defense improved. Le Normand is a great purchase, a true wall, and together with Josema and Reinildo, they form a strong trio of central defenders. Julian Alvarez has started to find his form, saving the team against Celta Vigo a few days ago. Gallagher is a fantastic purchase from the summer. Knowing how well Atleti plays at home, knowing that the derby will have a full stadium, over 70k, a heated atmosphere, a significant game, I am waiting for the hosts to win.
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