Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Copa del Rey Records, Stats, Goals, Head to Head & everything to know

Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid in what will undoubtedly be the most-anticipated match of the Copa del Rey quarter-final round. The Madrid derby has produced some unbelievable results over the years, hence both sets of supporters will be eager to see another mouth-watering contest unfold in front of them on Thursday night. This game has all the necessary ingredients to produce another eye-catching contest.

Being the home side, Real Madrid will enter this match as the slight favourites. Their form is neither bad, as the Spanish giants will hope to get a positive result from this encounter. However, they will be well aware of the difficult task at hand on Thursday night. When these two clubs faced each other earlier this season in La Liga, Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Wanda Metropolitano. The home side would be keen to replicate that result once again on Thursday.

On the other hand, Atletcio Madrid will be keen to get revenge at Santiago Bernabeu, however, they have to be at the top of their game to get anything out of the match. Atletico Madrid, who got past Levante 2-0 in the last round, won their weekend match against Valladolid 3-0. Meanwhile, Real Madrid produced a professional performance to get past Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at the weekend. As things stand, Atletico have 31 points from 18 matches to be sitting fourth in the La Liga table, while Real Madrid have 41 points from 17 games to be placed second.

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Copa del Rey Records, Stats & Goals

Real Madrid taking on Atletico Madrid has always been a feast to the supporters. Be it the club supporters or neutral fans, this fixture has rarely disappointed anyone. They take on each other once again on Thursday night, with the game having all the necessary ingredients to make it into another spectacle. These two clubs have faced each other on several occasions over the years in various competitions.

When those matches are narrowed down to Copa del Rey there have been a total of 23 games that has happened between them. Real Madrid have won 10 of those matches, while Atletico Madrid have tasted success on eight occasions. The remaining five have ended in draws. They have also played each other in the finals on a few occasions, producing some scintillating results. Hence, it will be interesting to see how the Thursday night contest would turn out.

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