Saturday 24/05/2014, 21:00, Champions League Final, Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Betting Preview
The most important game of the week is played in Lisbon by two teams from Madrid, and Real is widely regarded as favorite to win the Champions League. They had an amazing run so far, culminating with the 4-0 victory over reigning champions Bayern Munchen. They need one more victory to salvage an otherwise mediocre season that saw them finishing in the third place behind archrivals Barcelona.
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Betting Odds
Real Madrid 2.00, Draw 3.60, Atletico Madrid 4.00
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips
Ancelotti did everything he could to make sure that he would have his best players fit to play tonight and it looks like this strategy paid off. Cristiano Ronaldo was doubtful earlier this week, but it looks like he has returned to fitness and that the injury picked up before the Primera Division game with Espanyol was nothing more than a scare.
Bale is also fit to play and he will get another opportunity to prove beyond reasonable doubt that it was worth spending all that money to acquire him. These are the most prominent players for Real Madrid, but the Spanish side has other aces its sleeve, including a surprisingly effective defense.
They have one less reason to worry, because their city rivals will very likely play without Diego Costa with their best scorer. He picked up an injury in the last domestic championship game against Barcelona and rumors are that he has not recovered yet. Arda Turan shares his misery, as he was replaced just a few minutes after kickoff in the same match that saw Atletico Madrid winning Primera Division.
Without these key players, the underdogs will have even fewer chances to cause a major upset in Lisbon, but they are not to be underestimated. David Villa will be stranded upfront and will need to do his very best to find any breaches in Real Madrid's airlock defenses, but he's a top quality striker.
Key Facts
- This is the first time that Real Madrid and Atletico meet in a Champions League final, but the two teams squared off 43 times so far and Real Madrid won 29 games.
- Benzema is doubtful ahead of this fixture and there is a good chance for him to start as substitute
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Betting Prediction
Real Madrid has tradition on its side, a better head to head record and more experienced players that are invaluable in a game of such magnitude. Their opponents play without their best striker and the players are under tremendous pressure to deliver a convincing result. Those who back Real Madrid to win the final in regulation time will double their investment with Winner Sports.
Bet: Real Madrid @ 2.00 with Winner Sports
