I hope Madrid doesn't become like Arsenal in the EPL. If I analyze it, there is a shortcoming in Madrid's midfield. Madri's midfield without Belingham made it difficult for Madrid to control the game. They did not play 2 key Ancelotti players, namely Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde. This condition is very visible Madrid is very weak in controlling the tempo of the game.
Bellingham and Valverde are two very important players for Madrid. Unfortunately, both will not be available for today's game. Valverde lacks Match fitness, while Bellighnam is suspended for the first leg of the tie.
Without both Belligham and Velvarde, they will find it difficult to cope with the intensity of Atletico Madrid and that is why I see Atleti as the favourites of this game. I don't know what the second leg will be like, but I'm not very optimistic about Real Madrid for today's game.
Aside from the fact that these two players are workaholics off the ball, they are also very technical on the ball. They create chances, absorb pressure and also score goals. They will definitely be missed today.