Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Spanish Super Cup Preview, Lineups, and Stats

Match Overview: The Madrid Derby in Saudi Arabia

The excitement reaches a peak tonight in the Spanish Super Cup as Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid face off in a high-stakes encounter. This match is part of the semi-finals of the Supercopa de España, held in Saudi Arabia. Both teams are prepared to deliver their best performance to secure a victory and claim a spot in the grand final.

Kick-off Time and Global Broadcasting

Arab Seed News presents the official timing for the Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid clash, which will kick off at 7:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 10:00 PM local time in Saudi Arabia. The match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will be broadcast live via the official channels holding the exclusive broadcasting rights, including the SSC network and international partners.

Match Officials and Venue

The referee Jesús Gil Manzano will lead the officiating crew, assisted by his team of officials. They are responsible for managing the match proceedings at the King Abdullah Sports City (The Shining Jewel) in Jeddah, the host venue for this fierce showdown between the two capital rivals.

Expected Lineups for the Madrid Derby

Both managers, Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone, are aiming for the win. It is expected that both will field their strongest possible lineups to settle the encounter in their favor.

The expected lineup for Real Madrid:

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defense: Dani Carvajal, Eder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy
Midfield: Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Jude Bellingham
Forward: Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior

The expected lineup for Atletico Madrid:

Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
Defense: Nahuel Molina, José María Giménez, Robin Le Normand, Reinildo Mandava
Midfield: Rodrigo De Paul, Koke, Conor Gallagher, Marcos Llorente
Forward: Antoine Griezmann, Julián Álvarez

Current League Standings and Team Form

Before this cup clash, the teams’ positions in the Spanish La Liga reflect their intense competition this season. Barcelona currently occupies 1st place in the standings, while Real Madrid holds 2nd place. Villarreal sits in 3rd place, and Atletico Madrid occupies 4th place on the table.

The top five clubs in the Spanish league are currently as follows:

First Place: Barcelona (League Leaders)
Second Place: Real Madrid (The Runners-up)
Third Place: Villarreal
Fourth Place: Atletico Madrid
Fifth Place: Espanyol

Tournament Top Scorers (La Liga Stats)

The race for the Golden Boot in Spain is currently as follows:

First Place: Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) – 18 goals
Second Place: Ferran Torres (Barcelona) – 11 goals
Third Place: Vedat Muriqi (Mallorca) – 10 goals
Fourth Place: Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) – 9 goals
Fifth Place: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) – 7 goals

Top Playmakers (Assist Leaders)

The players providing the most assists this season are:

First Place: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) – 7 assists
Second Place: Luis Milla (Getafe) – 7 assists
Third Place: Marcus Rashford (Barcelona) – 7 assists
Fourth Place: Arda Güler (Real Madrid) – 6 assists
Fifth Place: Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) – 6 assists

Historic Success in the Spanish Super Cup

This tournament carries immense historical weight for both clubs. Real Madrid has won the Spanish Super Cup 13 times, consistently proving their dominance in this format. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid has secured the title 2 times in their history and is looking to add a third trophy to their cabinet tonight.

Final Prediction and Conclusion

In conclusion, the match is expected to be a fiery encounter, especially given the knockout nature of the competition in Saudi Arabia. Given the current form of their attacking trio, it is highly likely that the final score will be Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid.