01:45 May 25, Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Light up Decima!

Atletico Madrid are the most exciting phenomenon not only in Spain, but also in Europe, with the La Liga title and a ticket to the Champions League final. However, Los Rojiblancos' beautiful dream may be shattered. Tonight. In Lisbon.

Real Madrid - Atletico Madrid: Light up Decima!

DIFFERENCE IS COURAGE

This season, Atletico played extremely well, defeating Porto, AC Milan, Barcelona and Chelsea in the Champions League, before overcoming Barca to win La Liga at the Nou Camp. On the contrary, Real Madrid under coach Carlo Ancelotti has continuously stumbled in big matches, losing to Barca in both La Liga matches, not winning against Atletico (1 draw, 1 loss) and almost being overturned by Dortmund in the Champions League quarter-finals.

But the numbers are for reference only. Statistics can be meaningless in the biggest game of the season. Atletico may not have lost a “final” in the literal or figurative sense since Diego Simeone arrived at the Vicente Calderon. But the Champions League final is not the Europa League final, nor is it the Copa del Rey final, nor is it the final match of La Liga where Atletico only need a draw to win the title.

In a life-or-death match like this, character and experience are the deciding factors. And in this respect, Atletico cannot compare with their giant neighbor.

THE END OF THE FAIRY TALE

Of course, the suspension of Xabi Alonso, the uncertainty over the availability of central defender Pepe and the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo has only just recovered will have a significant impact on the strength of the White Vultures. But the problem is that Atletico are the same, with midfielder Arda Turan only barely moving back, and Diego Costa's ability to start is still a question mark even though Los Rojiblancos have had to resort to the "miracle doctor" Marijana Kovacevic.

Perhaps, in the "underdog" position, Simeone's team doesn't need to attack at all. They just need to play like they did all the way to the final to at least drag their opponents into extra time, or even a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. At that point, winning or losing will be a matter of "luck", but perhaps Real Madrid will not let that happen. Because exactly 10 years after the defeat at the Da Luz Stadium (Lisbon), in the EURO 2004 final, Cristiano Ronaldo has completely transformed.

CR7 is no longer a 19-year-old boy, but has become the world's number 1 star with the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2013. In addition, don't think that Ancelotti's team only knows how to attack. If necessary, Real Madrid can also play defensively, as the first leg of the semi-final against Bayern Munich is proof.

When the defensive front is the same, the front line will decide the victory. In this respect, Atletico cannot compare with the opponent. Because on the scale, Real Madrid possesses more factors that can cause change than the opponent. And just need to "eat" a few counter-attacks, the White Vultures will win. To light the dream of El Decima (the 10th C1 Cup/Champions League title) after 12 years of waiting.

Referee Bjorn Kuipers, a bad omen for... 2 teams

UEFA has appointed referee Bjorn Kuipers to officiate the Champions League final and this is bad news for... both teams. Because in the two matches under the control of the Dutch king of the field, Real Madrid drew with CSKA Moscow and lost to Dortmund. Meanwhile, in the only time facing this 41-year-old referee, Atletico also did not win when they tied Chelsea 2-2.

INFORMATION

Real Madrid:Alonso is suspended, Pepe's ability to play is still uncertain.

Atletico:Costa is not sure to start.

According to Asia, Real Madrid is unbeaten in 9/13 recent matches (won 8, drawn 1), while Atletico won 3, lost 3 in the last 6 matches.

According to Asia, Real Madrid is unbeaten in 11/13 matches as "home team" (won 9, drew 2).

Real Madrid are unbeaten in 12 of their previous 15 encounters with Atletico in Asia (W11 D1).

Head-to-head record of the 2 clubs (in all competitions)

EXPECTED LINEUP

SPECIAL

At least 3 goals:6/10 recent Champions League finals have had 3 or more goals. 12/16 recent Real Madrid matches have also had at least 2 goals scored.

At least 1 goal in the first half:29/31 previous matches between the two teams had at least 1 goal in the first half. 19/20 recent matches of Real Madrid also had at least 1 goal in the first 45 minutes.

Real ready for the Decima

In the 1997/98 season, Predrag Mijatovic's only goal helped Real Madrid end their 32-year wait for the European Cup/Champions League. Two seasons later, the Spanish Royal Club won the next trophy after beating Valencia 3-0 in the final. And just two years later, they won their 9th title, with Zinedine Zidane's magical volley in the final against Leverkusen. And now, the Madrid people are closer than ever to their 10th trophy, after more than a decade of waiting.

Can Atletico knock down 21 trophies?

On their way to the Champions League final, Atletico have eliminated AC Milan (7 Champions League titles), Barcelona (4) and Chelsea (1). In total, Los Rojiblancos have left behind clubs that have won a total of 12 titles in Europe's top club competition. And if they beat Real Madrid (9), they will officially surpass 21 Champions League titles to become champions.

Statements of the 2 coaches

Coach Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid): "I want to be part of the club's history, because personal achievements are just a small matter. And from the first day I arrived at Bernabeu, my goal was to help Real Madrid win the Decima."

Coach Diego Simeone (Atletico): "Not just now, but we have been preparing for this battle for a long time. This will be a clash between teams from the same city, and I believe Atletico will win thanks to their collective play."

According to Bongdaplus