Real Madrid will take on Atletico Madrid in a crucial La Liga clash on Saturday, February 9, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabeu. Both teams are coming off disappointing defeats in their respective leagues, and this match presents an opportunity to bounce back in the title race, which offers a chance for redemption and dominance in Spanish football.
📅 Match Date: February 9, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 1:45 AM
🏟 Venue: Santiago Bernabeu
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Real Madrid’s Performance
Real Madrid are currently leading the La Liga table and have been in impressive form throughout the season. However, they suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat in their last league game, which has put pressure on them to bounce back in this high-profile derby. Carlo Ancelotti’s men will look to their star players, including Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Jr., to step up and secure three points against their city rivals.
Atletico Madrid’s Performance
Atletico Madrid sit in second place in the La Liga standings and have been a formidable force this season. They come into this match after an emphatic 5-0 victory over Getafe in the Copa del Rey, which will boost their confidence. Diego Simeone’s side will rely on the attacking prowess of Antoine Griezmann and Álvaro Morata to challenge Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- This will be the 238th meeting between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Los Blancos have won 116 of these encounters, while Atletico have claimed victory 59 times, with 62 matches ending in a draw.
- The last La Liga meeting between these two sides ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Real Madrid are winless in their last four La Liga matches against Atletico Madrid—their longest such run since 2016.
- Atletico Madrid have collected 14 points from their last 11 away matches against Real Madrid—matching their total from the previous 26 away fixtures combined.
- Real Madrid have lost two of their last five matches against Atletico in all competitions, equaling the number of defeats they suffered in the previous 15 encounters.
Match Prediction
Real Madrid are desperate to return to winning ways, and playing at home gives them an advantage. However, Atletico Madrid are a well-drilled side under Simeone and have the quality to make this a tough contest. Expect an intense battle, but Real Madrid’s firepower should help them edge past their city rivals.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-2 Atletico Madrid
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Score808
✅ Live7HD
✅ Epics Sports
