Real Madrid will look to end their torrid Champions League form when they visit Atalanta for their next match on Tuesday.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in their last European game was their second direct defeat in the Champions League and lately puts them in 24th position with just six problems after five games, threatening to squander their automatic promotion to the knockout stages.
However, their 3-0 win against Girona in La Liga before this match will give them the morale to defeat Atalanta.
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Atalanta, on the other hand, is in excellent form this season. In their last Champions League match, they beat Young Boys 6-1 and come into this match after a 2-1 win over AC Milan in Serie A.
The Sporting News takes a look at the key takeaways ahead of this clash, adding how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest line-up news.
Here’s how to watch this Champions League in the United States:
TV Channel: – Live Streaming: Paramount
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the English language. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
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This Champions League clash takes place at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy and kicks off on Tuesday, December 10 at 9:00 p. m. time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
Ferland Mendy will be unavailable for Real Madrid after picking up an injury against Girona. He is likely to be replaced by Fran Garcia in the starting lineup.
However, Real Madrid are bolstered by the returns of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo to the squad for the upcoming clash against Atalanta. Jude Bellingham suffered a minor injury that he overcame to qualify for this adjustment as well.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-3-3, left): Courtois (GK) – Vázquez, Tchouameni, Rudiger, F García – Valverde, Bellingham, Modric – Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinicius.
Injuries: Alaba, Carvajal, Militao, Mendy, Camavinga
Mateo Retegui was on the bench in Atalanta’s win over AC Milan but is expected to lead Real Madrid’s front row from the start.
Atalanta moves into this spot with Gianluca Scamacca, Davide Zappacosta and Juan Cuadrado, who are sidelined due to injury.
Atalanta predicted XI (3-4-3, left): Carnesecchi (GK) – Djimsiti, Hien, Kolasinac – Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Ruggeri – De Ketelaere, Retegui, Lookman.
Injuries: Scamacca, Zappacosta, Cuadrado
Real Madrid came into this match with a mental advantage, having won the last 3 between themselves and Atalanta.
However, Atalanta is another device this season, dominating Europe and Serie A. This match will most likely end in a draw, and both groups will give their all to get the 3 points.
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Abhinav Nair is a content creator for The Sporting News that is published in editions.