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Atalanta are riding high after their 2-1 triumph over AC Milan last weekend, courtesy of goals from Charles De Ketelaere and Ademola Lookman. Gian Piero Gasperini’s men controlled 51% of possession and fired eight shots on target at the Gewiss Stadium.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 victory at Girona, with Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, and Kylian Mbappe finding the net. Los Merengues dominated possession (58%) and recorded seven shots on target at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi.
In their previous Champions League outings, Atalanta thrashed Young Boys 6-1 away, while Real Madrid suffered a 2-0 defeat at Liverpool.
Head-to-Head
Real Madrid have the edge in the head-to-head record, having won the last encounter 2-0 at home. The Spanish giants have won all three of their previous meetings with Atalanta.
Atalanta’s Form
Atalanta have been impressive in their last 10 league games, securing nine wins and one draw. They have averaged 2.8 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 16.3 attempts, while enjoying 56.5% possession.
Top scorer Mateo Retegui has netted eight times, with Ademola Lookman and Marten de Roon contributing six and three goals, respectively. Charles De Ketelaere leads the team in assists with four.
Real Madrid’s Form
Real Madrid have secured seven wins, two losses, and one draw in their last 10 league games. They have averaged 2.1 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts, while enjoying 59.3% possession.
Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior have each scored five goals, while Federico Valverde has netted two. Jude Bellingham leads the team in assists with four.
Predicted Lineups
Atalanta (predicted lineup): Marco Carnesecchi, Berat Djimsiti, Isak Hien, Sead Kolasinac, Raoul Bellanova, Matteo Ruggeri, Marten de Roon, Ederson, Charles De Ketelaere, Mateo Retegui, Ademola Lookman.
Real Madrid (predicted lineup): Thibaut Courtois, Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asencio, Antonio Ruediger, Francisco Garcia, Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Luka Modric, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe.
