Football fans in Madrid, and indeed the world, brace themselves for an epic trilogy "Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid" in three mouthwatering encounters in under a month. The city will thrum with the electric rivalry between these two iconic Spanish giants, with each battle promising high drama, tactical brilliance, and potentially, a shift in the La Liga landscape.

 Supercopa de España Semi-Final in Riyadh (10th January)

The curtain rises tomorrow in the sun-drenched city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the Supercopa de España starts theReal Madrid vs Atletico Madrid trilogy  in a fiery semi-final clash. Kick-off at the opulent Al-Awwal Park stadium is at 7:00 PM local time (19:00 UTC), and the stakes couldn't be higher.

Both teams arrive with impressive form, showcasing their dominance in La Liga. Real Madrid, currently sitting pretty at the top of the table with a four-point lead, boasts a formidable attacking force led by the in-form Benzema and Vinicius Jr. Their last five matches have yielded five wins, conceding just one goal in the process.

Atletico Madrid, though second in the league, are just four points behind their city rivals. Simeone's men are renowned for their defensive solidity, having conceded just 11 goals all season – the joint-best in La Liga. However, their recent form has been slightly patchy, with three losses in their last four away games in all competitions.

Historically, Real Madrid holds the upper hand in Supercopa encounters, having won the trophy 11 times compared to Atletico's three. However, the last time these two clashed in the Supercopa final (2019-20), Atlético emerged victorious on penalties.

Copa del Rey Last 16 (18th January)

No time to recover, as both teams face off again next Wednesday in the Copa del Rey Round of 16. The Civitas Metropolitano Stadium, Atlético's home ground, will host this high-stakes battle, with kick-off at 8:30 PM local time (20:30 UTC).

The Copa del Rey offers a different dimension to this rivalry, holding the allure of cup magic and a potential upset. In their last Copa del Rey clash, in the 2020-21 semi-finals, Real Madrid edged out Atlético 4-2 after extra time.

La Liga Showdown (4th February)

The final act of this captivating trilogy unfolds on the hallowed turf of the Santiago Bernabéu, where Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid clash will happen in a  La Liga encounter that could have major implications for the title race. Kick-off is at 12:00 PM local time (11:00 UTC), setting the stage for a potentially season-defining battle.

Head-to-head in La Liga, the two teams are evenly matched, with Real Madrid winning 55 games to Atlético's 52. However, the last league meeting at the Bernabéu, in October 2023, saw Real Madrid claim a convincing 2-0 victory.

Beyond the Stats

Beyond the cold statistics, this trilogy promises a spectacle woven with passion, tactics, and individual brilliance. Real Madrid's attacking flair against Atletico's defensive wall, Simeone's tactical nous against Ancelotti's experience.

This trilogy isn't just about three football matches; it's about the very soul of Madrid. It's about bragging rights, the fight for supremacy, and a chance to etch their names in the city's footballing folklore.

So, fasten your seatbelts, football fans, because the next month in Madrid promises to be one for the ages. Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, three times in under a month – prepare to witness history in the making.

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