Thursday evening, Atlético Madrid challenge Leipzig in the quarter-finals of the Champions League in Lisbon. Both teams are aiming for the last four of this Champions League.
RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid Free Betting Tips
On the national scene, Leipzig had a completely decent season. For a long time in the right car, the RasenballSport was able to believe for a few months in its chances of winning the first German championship title in its history. But the club struggled to restart the machine after confinement and could not keep up with the pace imposed by Bayern. Finally, he had to settle for 3rd place and still ensured his qualification for the next edition of the Champions League. At the start of this season’s competition, Christopher Nkunku’s partners finished at the top of their group ahead of Olympique Lyonnais, Zénit, and Benfica. In the 1/8 final, they had no trouble getting rid of Tottenham (0-1 and 3-0) to reach the quarter-finals. To prepare for this meeting, they played a friendly match against Wolfsburg, concluded in a draw (1-1).
For its part, Atlético Madrid had a very different season to finally obtain the same ranking as its opponent of the day, but in Spain, that is to say, 3rd place. Far from their usual standards, the Colchoneros could never hope to slip into the title race. Worse, they even worried their supporters about a future European qualification for the first part of the season. But unlike Leipzig, Diego Simeone’s men took advantage of the interruption of football in Europe to recharge their batteries and accumulate success. Unbeaten in their last 11 days, they made a good comeback in the standings to reach the podium, especially after finishing with 2 victories against Betis (1-0) and Getafe (0-2) and a draw against Real Sociedad (1-1). In C1, Atlético Madrid ranked 2nd in its group behind Juventus but ahead of Bayer Leverkusen and Lokomotiv Moscow, snatching its qualification on the last day. But in the Round of 16, they had the luxury of knocking down defending champion Liverpool, after an epic double confrontation (1-0; 2-3 AP) which undoubtedly served as a trigger in the season of an Atlético who had changed a lot of things during the last offseason.
The workforce for RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid
For Leipzig, Timo Werner, 2nd top scorer in the Bundesliga with 28 goals, and the real offensive spearhead of this team decided to sign for Chelsea, before playing the end of this competition. Less used, Wolf and Ampadu have also left the club. Holder in 2019/2020, the young French defender Ibrahima Konaté is still injured, while his friend in the defense Halstenberg is uncertain. The injured part of the season, Danish striker Poulsen and midfielder Sabitzer are well in the squad. The three men will be in the starting 11 a priori.
Atlético will have to play this meeting without the Croatian side now replacing Vrjsalko and without the potential holder Correa, both tested positive for the coronavirus. Moreover, starting midfielder Tomas Partey is uncertain after suffering from muscle problems. Otherwise, most of the executives of this formation will be present like the scorer Morata (12 goals in La Liga) and the prodigy Joao Felix. However, it would be a priori Diego Costa who would be preferred to the former Real to accompany the young Portuguese in front. Small Atlético advantage on paper
The compositions for RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid
The probable composition of Leipzig
Gulacsi – Klostermann, Upamecano, Halstenberg (or Orban) – Mukiele, Sabitzer (or Adams), Kampl (or Laimer), Angelino – Forsberg – Nkunku, Poulsen.
Absent: Werner, Ampadu, Wolf (departure), Konaté (injured).
Doubtful: Halstenberg, Poulsen, Sabitzer.
The planned tactical disposition (3-4-1-2):
Gulacsi
Klostermann – Upamecano – Halstenberg
Mukiele – Sabitzer – Kampl – Angelino
Forsberg
Poulsen – Nkunku
The probable composition of Atletico
Oblak – Trippier, Savic, Gimenez, Renan Lodi – Koke, Llorente, Saul, Carrasco – Joao Felix, Costa.
Absent: Vrjsalko, Correa (positive for coronavirus).
Unsure: Partey (injured).
The planned tactical disposition (4-4-2):
Oblak
Trippier – Savic – Gimenez – Renan Lodi
Koke – Llorente – Saul – Carrasco
Joao Felix – Diego Costa
The history of the confrontations RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid
The two teams have never met in official competition.
Key points for the match RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid
– The meeting will take place on neutral ground, in Lisbon, and behind closed doors.
– Leipzig has not played in official competition since June 27.
– With the departure of Werner before the end of this C1, Leipzig lost a lot on the offensive plan.
– Atlético is much more experienced than Leipzig at the European level.
– Atlético has not lost since February 1, against Real Madrid (1-0), and have regained their defensive qualities (only 5 goals conceded in their 11 games since the resumption).
RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid Free Betting Tips
Without Werner, Leipzig should not be able to qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League against an unbeaten and very strong Atlético team since the resumption of football in Europe. Victory for Atlético Madrid!
Betting Tips: Atletico Madrid
Odds: 2.30
