Real Madrid CF vs Atletico Madrid Prediction 26 January 2023

The principal Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atlético will highlight the quarter-final program of the Spanish Cup.

Real Madrid do not play at full strength in the Copa, but even in such scenarios, they have already left Cacereno (1-0) and Villarreal (3-2) behind them. And after a 2-0 away triumph against Athletic, Los Blancos have firmly settled in second position in La Liga. Back in January, they played in the final of the country's Super Cup, where they lost 1-3 to Barcelona.

Atletico are slowly degrading under the leadership of Diego Simeone, who has lost his fuse, and now he dreams of just getting into the Champions League spot. Having beaten Valladolid 3-0, Los Colchoneros have settled on the fourth position. And in the Cup, they easily realized their superiority in class over Almasan (2-0), Arenteiro (3-1), Real Oviedo (2-0) and Levante (2-0).

In recent years, Real Madrid have been regularly defeating Atlético in their home arena - whatever one may say, the level of Los Blancos is still higher. We believe that in this confrontation, the favorites, although with difficulty, will take their toll.