UEFA Champions League 2024-25 is heading into its sixth match-week of the group phase as the qualification race is shaping up. The sixth match-week of the breathtaking UCL nights will commence with some nail-biting clashes on the very first matchday. Defending champions Real Madrid are going to take on a formidable Atalanta side at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy on 11 December 2024. The two teams recently faced off in the UEFA Super Cup Final in August, where Real Madrid won 2-0.

From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the League match of Atalanta vs Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25.

Match Details

Match: Atalanta vs Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match

Date: 11 December 2024

Time: 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy

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How to watch the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match between Atalanta vs Real Madrid

The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network.

Team News

Atalanta

Atalanta have proved themselves as one of the most formidable sides to face this season, having won nine out of their last nine games across all competitions. The Nerazzurris have faced their last defeat against Como in the Serie A in September. Since then, Atalanta have beaten stalwarts such as Napoli, AS Roma, and AC Milan in the Serie A. Currently, they are leading the Serie A table with 34 points in 15 games.

Atalanta are coming to their sixth UCL outing this season after back-to-back huge wins against AS Roma and AC Milan in their last game. They are remarkably one of three teams to stay undefeated so far in the Champions League this season. Atalanta is currently positioned 5th in the UCL table, having earned 11 points in 5 matches with 3 wins and 2 draws on the way. The Nerazzurris have won their last two UCL outings against Stuttgart and Young Boys, which will boost their confidence before taking on the reigning champions.

🏃🔋🔥#AtalantaRealMadrid #UCL #GoAtalantaGo ⚫🔵 pic.twitter.com/pLSLoLOJxx
— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) December 9, 2024

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini has the same squad from the AC Milan game at his disposal, and there can be some changes in the starting eleven as well. Gasperini still can not acquire the services of Gianluca Scamacca, Juan Cuadrado, and Giorgio Scalvini who are suffering from long-term injuries. Davide Zappacosta is on the squad but he is also doubtful for the game against Madrid.

I 22 convocati per la sfida ai Blancos ⚔️

Our squad list for tomorrow's clash 🔥#AtalantaRealMadrid #GoAtalantaGo ⚫️🔵 pic.twitter.com/gx5GwI4p9Q
— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC) December 9, 2024

Atalanta are on a 9-match winning streak; which will surely be feared by the opponents and the Italian side will capitalize on their home advantage. They will also look for revenge for their defeat against Madrid in the 2024 UEFA Super Cup final in August.

Last 5 Matches: W W W W W

Real Madrid

Real Madrid are in a turmoiled situation in the Champions League scenario this season, with 3 defeats in 5 games so far. However, no one can scrap them on a UCL night, especially when they are on the brink of despair. The Los Blancos always excel under pressure and they will try their best to do so after two consecutive defeats against AC Milan and Liverpool in the Champions League.

🎯 #UCL 🎯
📺 INSIDE TRAINING 👉 #RMPlay
🔗 https://t.co/MzhEDGLTvC
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) December 9, 2024

Madrid are heading into the Atalanta game after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Girona in the LaLiga, as they are currently second in the league with 36 points in 16 matches. However, the face-off against Atalanta is a crucial game for the Blancos, as they are standing in the 24th position in the UCL table with 6 points in 5 games; with 2 wins and 3 defeats on the way. To elevate their chances of qualifying, Real Madrid must take three points from Gewiss Stadium tonight.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti will have to field the starting eleven without the services of David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Éder Militão, Eduardo Camavinga, and Ferland Mendy who are all sidelined due to long-term injuries.

📋✅ ¡Nuestros convocados!
🆚 @Atalanta_BC #UCL pic.twitter.com/KShyrkhW1B
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) December 8, 2024

Real Madrid will leave no stone unturned to prove themselves again on the biggest stage of European club football. The team is familiar with their opponents tonight and they will try to replicate their performance from the Super Cup final.

Last 5 Matches: W L W L W

Head-to-head

Matches played: 3

Atalanta Wins: 0

Real Madrid Wins: 3

Draws: 0

Possible Playing XI

Atalanta

Marco Carnesecchi (GK); Berat Djimsiti, Isak Hien, Sead Kolasinac; Raoul Bellanova, Marten De Roon, Ederson, Matteo Ruggeri; Charles De Ketelaere, Mario Retegui, Ademola Lookman

Real Madrid

Thibaut Courtois (GK); Lucas Vazquez, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Fran Garcia; Federico Valverde, Aurelin Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham; Rodrygo Goes, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.

Atalanta and Real Madrid: Fantasy XI Prediction

Courtois, Djimsti, Rudiger, Bellanova, Vazquez, Ruggeri, Valverde, De Ketelaere, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., Lookman

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