Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid
Spanish Super Cup
Semi-finals
Wednesday
10th January 2024
King Saud University Stadium
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Spanish Super Cup Semi-finals fixture between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
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Real Madrid form analysis
RMCF have shown glimpses of returning to top form in recent La Liga games, grinding out victories to aid their title push despite some shaky performances. They started by beating struggling Granada 2-0 at home on December 2nd through second half goals from Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo. However, familiar flaws surfaced in a disappointing 1-1 home draw against Real Betis on December 9th; despite Jude Bellingham’s opener, defensive issues enabled Real Betis to equalize and control proceedings.
Madrid responded emphatically by thrashing Villarreal 4-1 at home on December 18th courtesy of a Bellingham brace and strikes from Rodrygo and Luka Modric, re-establishing control after briefly surrendering their lead. Most recently, Madrid returned to efficient winning ways, edging past Alaves 1-0 away and Mallorca 1-0 at home through late efforts from Lucas Vazquez and Antonio Rudiger respectively to grind out vital results. Overall, defensive lapses remain but Madrid’s clinical edge and endeavour earned points during an important period.
Atletico Madrid form analysis
Atletico Madrid have experienced inconsistent La Liga form lately as both defensive solidity and attacking cohesion continues to desert them. They started this run of games positively by edging past struggling Almeria 2-1 at home on December 10th thanks to goals from Álvaro Morata and Ángel Correa. However, familiar frailties soon surfaced again during a sobering 2-0 loss away to high flying Athletic Bilbao on December 16th.
Atletico responded with a six goal thriller at home against Getafe four days later, surrendering leads of 1-0, 2-1 and 3-1 before needing an injury time Borja Mayoral penalty to rescue a 3-3 draw. Atletico returned to winning ways by narrowly defeating managerless Sevilla 1-0 at home on December 23rd courtesy of Marcos Llorente’s effort. However, 2023 ended as 2022 did – in despair; during an error strewn display, Atletico capitulated 4-3 away to Girona on January 4th despite Álvaro Morata netting a hat trick, with more late defensive switches off enabling Iván Martín’s stoppage time winner.
