Prediction
Real Madrid just go from strength to strength. Not only does Carlo Ancelotti have his front man firing on all cylinders, but the defence has been water-tight of late. Madrid have conceded just once in their last four outings in all competitions, while they have found the net fourteen times.The combination of Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo - a trio that Marca have labelled the BBC - are gelling perfectly as they so astonishingly showed at the Veltins Arena on Wednesday night. Madrid have the most in-form attack across the continent and they are sure to cause Atletico Madrid's defence - which has not looked its usual self lately - a number of headaches.While Carlo Ancelotti lines up his side in a 4-3-3, the movement of Angel Di Maria and Luka Modric make it resemble more of a 4-1-2-2-1 when going forward. This makes for many options and with Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo both in great form, the visitors are sure to score at the Vicente Calderon.Diego Simeone will know his side are not in great shape and so it is not a great time to be meeting their rivals. Atletico lost last weekend and have now two defeats in their last three outings. Simeone will have to get his defence in shape if they are to contain Madrid.Atletico's Argentine boss is considering tinkering with his attack. Not only has his team been conceding more goals of late, but, they have not been as prolific at the other end. In their last six games, Los Colchones have been kept scoreless four times. The arrival of Diego seems to have not helped the situation and for this reason, as reported by Marca, Simeone is thinking of dropping the Brazilian and David Villa and opting for Raul Garcia instead.It should be an intriguing battle. Both coaches are tactically astute and while both teams are going through contrasting times at present, to see if Atletico can stop the Madrid juggernaut which seems to be gaining pace will be very interesting. Madrid lead their opponents by three points at present and should they extend it to six that could be Atletico's title challenge all but over. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will be considered outright favourites.While form suggests Madrid should run away with the points, one has to remember that this is a derby. Atletico will be up for this one and while they were convincingly thrashed recently by Madrid in the Copa del Rey, it is unlikely that they will succumb so easily again.
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