UEFA Champions League - TV and streaming channels to watch Real Madrid vs Atalanta

March 15, 2021 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid, Atalanta, TV Schedules, TV Listings

Los Blancos will try to defend their narrow lead against the blue and black side at Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium. Will Zidane's men prevail or will Atalanta shock them?

What has been Real Madrid and Atalanta's recent form ahead of this game?

Real Madrid will get to this game on a six-game streak without a loss, with four wins during that run. Los Blancos only dropped points against Real Sociedad and Atlético Madrid with similar scores (1-1), and their most recent match ended in a 2-1 win over Elche thanks to a last-gasp goal by Karim Benzema.

Atalanta have won four out of their last six games, with the only exceptions being their one-nil loss to Real Madrid in the first leg and a 1-0 defeat facing Inter last week. The Italian side has scored 14 goals during that run, while their defense has conceded only five times. Their last game ended in a 3-1 win over Spezia on Friday evening.

What do Real Madrid and Atalanta need to reach the next round of the UEFA CL?

After their win in the first leg, any draw will help Real Madrid reach the next stage of the tournament. The only issue for Real Madrid will be not to concede more than once, because that would force Zidane's men to win by a two-goal margin to reach the next stage.

The "easy" path for Atalanta would require them to score twice without conceding. If they concede, then Atalanta will still need to score two goals to make it through thanks to the away goals rule. Any draw or loss by a two-goal margin would also show them the exit door.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta - Who's in and who's out?

Real Madrid - Injured: Eden Hazard, Mariano, Dani Carvajal. Suspended: Casemiro.

Atalanta - Injured: Hans Hateboer, Bosko Sutalo. Suspended: Remo Freuler. Doubtful: Berat Djimsiti.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta - Head-to-head

This will be the second meeting between these teams in an international competition.
Real Madrid will be playing their 101th KO stage game in this competition. They are the first team to accomplish that feat.
Atalanta will be playing their fourth game against Spanish opposition in this tournament. Their first matchup came last year, when they defeated Valencia with an 8-4 aggregate.
Real Madrid have won ten of their last 12 games against Italian rivals.
Zinedine Zidane will face his fifth Serie A rival since becoming Real Madrid's coach. His record after ten matches against Italian opposition shows nine wins and only one loss.