Eight days and eight goals later, they meet again: Real vs Atleti, round 3

Diego Simeone's Atletico are the only team to beat Real Madrid this season, doing so in their September La Liga clash (3-1). Interestingly, the Royals again conceded three faced with Los Colchoneros eight days ago in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal played in Riyadh. However, Carlo Ancelotti's team managed to notch five and beat their city rival in a spectacular skirmish after extra time.

Two Madrid giants share eight goals in Saudi Arabia - and Los Blancos are more than happy with the outcome

Real Madrid then beat archrival Barcelona in the showdown similarly (4-1) and won the first trophy of the season. Today, they continue their hunt for the second - Copa del Rey as they meet none other than Atletico Madrid in the knockout stage.

This one will be played at Wanda Metropolitano, with Cholo's boys looking for an act of revenge, for sure.

Real Madrid will make changes to the team that beat Barcelona and Atleti a few days ago. Ancelotti looks for freshness in the midfield with the entry of Camavinga for Tchouameni and Modric for Kroos. The rest will be the same ones that started in the final against the Blaugrana in Saudi Arabia.

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On the other hand, the home team has a single doubt regarding the starting XI. Simeone is still about to decide whether Llorente or Molina will find their place on the right-hand side.

The other ten warriors to face the nemesis will surely be Oblak, Witsel, Gimenez, Hermoso, Lino, De Paul, Koke, Saul, Morata and Griezmann.

COPA DEL REY - 1/8 FINALS

Thursday

21.30: (16.0) Unionistas (7.50) Barcelona (1.17)

23.30: (2.95) Atl.Madrid (3.45) Real Madrid (2.35)

***odds are subject to change***