Big Match Breakdown: Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid

Pair face off in UEFA Super Cup in Tallinn

La Liga giants Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid also dominated Europe last season. Los Blancos lifted a third successive Champions League title, whilst Atleti won the Europa League for the third time this decade.

The pair face off tonight in the UEFA Super Cup – held for the first time at Tallinn’s 15,000 capacity A. Le Coq Arena.

Ahead of this continental curtain-raiser, the Coral News Team have all the info in another Big Match Breakdown…

Head-to-Head

These capital city rivals will face off for the 210^th time tonight. And it’s a fixture Real have historically dominated, with 109 wins to Atletico’s 55.

However, it’s been a much more even contest in recent times. Three of the last five meetings have finished level, with one win apiece.

Last season produced two hard-fought draws, with the most recent clash a 1-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in April.

Likely XIs

For the first time in a decade, Real begin a season without Cristiano Ronaldo. But there have also been key additions. Keeper Thibaut Courtois is likely to make his debut in Tallinn.

Real had plenty of success with their 4-3-1-2 system last season. That midfield trio of Toni Kroos, Casemiro and Luca Modric are likely to sit behind Isco once again.

Atletico are dangerous on the flanks, with boss Diego Simeone favouring a 4-2-2-2 system. Marquee signing Thomas Lemar is likely to start on the left wing, and cut inside to service Antoine Griezmann and Diego Costa.