Atl. Madrid – Manchester Utd : Preview & Prediction
It is one of the most undecided knockout stages of this Champions League. Manchester United finds Atletico de Madrid, for a place in the quarter-finals of the C1. Thanks to a Cristiano Ronaldo still as decisive in the queen of European competitions, the Red Devils were able to finish at the top of group F. They notably beat Villarreal CF or Atalanta Bergamo. Enough to allow them to host during the return match in these round of 16. Admittedly, Ralf Rangnick’s men are only in the fight for the top 4 of the Premier League and are far from being flamboyant in the game. However, they remain on two successes in a row in the league. Manchester United will therefore certainly travel with the firm intention of achieving a result in the Madrid capital. And the Mancunian club has enough to nurture great ambitions!
Indeed, Atletico de Madrid seems even more in the hard, since the beginning of the season. It’s almost a miracle to see the Colchoneros in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Present in the pool of death, they took second place on the last day, winning on the lawn of FC Porto (3-1). In La Liga, Diego Simeone’s men are only in fifth place in the standings. During their last meeting at home, they also lost against the red lantern: Levante (1-0). It is certainly not the best way to approach a round of 16 first leg of the Champions League. Having won only three of their last eight meetings in all competitions, Atlético de Madrid will find it difficult to reassure themselves against Manchester United.
Manchester United finished top of Pool F, ahead of Villarreal CF and Atalanta Bergamo in particular.
Manchester United are fourth in the Premier League.
Manchester United have two straight league wins.
Manchester United will certainly settle for an away draw.
Atletico de Madrid finished second in Pool B, ahead of FC Porto and AC Milan.
Atletico de Madrid have won just three of their last eight matches.
In their last home game, Atlético de Madrid lost to La Liga bottom side Levante (1-0).
Atletico de Madrid has been far from convincing in the game since the start of the season.
For this first round of the knockout stages of the Champions League, Manchester United expects to be in the best possible condition. The Red Devils will have the means to achieve a result on the lawn of Atlético de Madrid.
Atl. Madrid – Manchester Utd : Betting Tips
Atl. Madrid – Win Odds: 2.25
