Quote from: Alpha Marine on Today at 03:21:26 PM

Quote from: Luzin on Today at 06:46:03 AM

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.

It's quite unfortunate, playing at the Santiago Bernabéu but Real Madrid can't play all of its main players, so even though Real Madrid will play at home, they won't be able to play optimally. Moreover, Atletico, who in the last few meetings have always managed to hold Real Madrid to a draw, so of course if Real Madrid wants to beat Atletico in this match, then Real Madrid should play all of its main players.

Because after all, relying only on young players in an important match like this will still be difficult for Real Madrid to get good results. Although indeed, if you consider the odds available, of course Real Madrid will still be favored but yes, considering the situation and conditions, then Real Madrid will still find it difficult to beat Atletico even though this match is played at the Santiago Bernabéu.