Quote from: EL MOHA on Today at 10:19:06 PM

Quote from: fulcare on Today at 09:42:39 PM

No way that the game is a 50/50 game. Atalanta is the favorite in that game because Real Madrid is in shambles with all those injured players while Atalanta is going through a real hype. I think playing against them in their home stadium in Atalanta right now could be a huge problem for every team in the world. Not only Real Madrid, but I think Liverpool would have problems as well. They are in an outstanding condition and win their games with some much confidence that they won't fear Real Madrid for a second. And also, Real Madrid can't lose while Atalanta plays with much less pressure.

It’s definitely a 50/50 game with both teams looking to have almost 2.5 odds each, Real Madrid have been totally poor in a competition that is definitely bossed by them but it will be bad ruling them out early in any match. Even against Liverpool they weren’t actually too poor because they were creating chances but were just not converting it to goals which was what let them down plus the fact that the Liverpool were exceptional in the game just like they have been all season. This Atlanta game is a must win for Madrid just to stay in the playoffs position too. For me I am pitching for a Real Madrid win

I think Real Madrid will still make it to the last 16 even if they have to go through the play-offs. The match against Atalanta will certainly be very difficult for both teams, and as is known, there is a lot at stake for Real Madrid in the match. Ancelotti will certainly still be without a number of his key players, but with the players available, I think Real Madrid will be able to take home the three points from Atalanta home.

Real Madrid have a good reputation when under pressure, they are usually able to overcome challenges, even though the chances they have seem 50/50. Real Madrid defeat to Liverpool cannot be used as a complete reference, because in many ways, Atalanta are not as strong as the English representatives this season. If Real Madrid really fail to reach the last 16, Ancelotti career may be over.