With all eyes falling on Jeddah on Thursday night, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will meet in Saudi Arabia with a spot in the final of this month’s Spanish Super Cup hanging in the balance.
While Xabi Alonso might have found some serious pressure on his shoulders last month, Los Blancos have certainly turned a real corner on either side of opening the New Year and will be desperate to claim local bragging rights in the Middle East.
Although Atletico might travel to Jeddah in midweek pencilled in as an underdog contender with the bookmakers, Los Rojiblancos do hold a dominant recent record against their arch-rivals.
Ahead of a heavyweight Super Cup showdown on Thursday night, we have taken a glance at some of the most attractive Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Bet Builder Tips.
A blockbuster battle in Jeddah
In a showdown between two of Europe’s most fierce rivals, don’t be surprised to see chances come thick and fast in the Middle East.
Watching Atletico storm their way to an iconic 5-2 victory when they welcomed Los Blancos to the Metropolitano for a La Liga showdown on September 27th, Diego Simeone’s men do hold a dominant recent record against their bitter local foes.
Losing just a pair of their previous seven showdowns against Real Madrid across all competitions, Simeone’s camp will be confident of exploring a Los Blancos defence who have shown some extended issues.
With the Whites registering just a single clean sheet from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions, Thursday’s opponents certainly have a habit of proceeding fireworks when they meet.
In fact, all of the last 12 consecutive Madrid derbies have finished with both teams finding the net – a run that stems all the way back to May 2022.
Bet Builder Tip: Both teams to score @ 2/3 with 1xBet
A stern examination for Alonso
While Alonso might have only arrived at the Bernabeu over the summer, it was no secret last month that the former Bayer Leverkusen boss had a tremendous amount of pressure on his shoulders.
Showing some glaring issues on either side of November’s international break and currently sat four points adrift of defending Spanish champions Barcelona, Los Blancos have come under serious scrutiny.
However, opening the New Year with a real flurry on home soil as they cruised their way to an emetic 5-1 victory against Real Betis, Alonso’s side are enjoying their most fruitful spell over the past two months.
Nevertheless, despite winning their last four appearances across all formats by an aggregate score of 12-4, Los Blancos are still searching for some crucial defensive stability.
Falling to that action-packed 5-2 loss when they travelled across the Spanish capital for a La Liga showdown back in September, Alonso’s inconsistent squad will certainly face a stern examination here.
Bet Builder Tip: Antonio Rudiger over 0.5 fouls @ 2/5 with BetUS
Alvarez’s dominant record against Los Blancos
Making a blockbuster £81.5million move to the Metropolitano in the summer of 2024, Julian Alvarez has certainly made an immediate impact since joining Spain’s elite.
Underlining his status as one of Europe’s elite marksmen, Simeone has been filled with praise for his attacking talisman and the former Manchester City ace has been linked with a potential Premier League return over the past few months.
Claiming Atletico’s Golden Boot last season after notching 17 La Liga strikes, the Argentinian international also holds a dominant record against Los Blancos.
Bagging a stellar brace during Atletico’s rollercoaster 5-2 victory back in September, Alvarez has bagged four goals in as many appearances against the 15-time European champions.
Meeting a Real Madrid defence who have continued to show plenty of extended issues, Alvarez will be confident of stealing centre stage in the Middle East.
Bet Builder Tip: Julian Alvarez over 1.5 shots on target @ 7/5 with Dachbet
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Bet Builder Tips
- Both teams to score
- Antonio Rudiger over 0.5 fouls
- Julian Alvarez over 1.5 shots on target
ODDS – 4/1 with Vegas Land
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