Leonesa vs Atletico Madrid
Spain- Copa del Rey
Date: Thursday, 23 January 2020
Kick-off at 20:00 UK/21:00 CET
Venue: Estadio Reino de Leon.
Leonesa:
For the season, the club from the sea Spain, which has emerged in 1923 from the merger of two clubs in Leon, playing in the top division of the country. Namely, in the 1955-1956 season, which ended at 15. There were also 15 seasons in La Liga 2. Cultural Leonesa spent most of its history in the league subclass.
So "La Cultu" while playing in the Segunda División B, the third highest division of Spain, where the Group 2 is currently doing very well. After 21 games, the lioness took second place in the table and will achieve promotion delegation.
One of the reasons why things are going so well today is without doubt a strong home record. Including two home victories in the Copa del Rey, where Las Rozas (3: 0) and the second division Huesca (2: 1) can be sent home, the third division remained in all twelve games in the 2019/20 season Estadio Municipal Reino de León unbeaten ,
Chests of the players from José Manuel Aira line width, which, after 2002 and 2003, will receive Atletico Madrid for the third time in the third round of the Copa del Rey. So far, the match against first division club was established it has failed, which is reflected in the betting odds by Leonesa against Atletico Madrid.
In addition, the dress rehearsal against Real Unión wrong on Sunday in the Segunda División B. "La Leonesa" does not go beyond a goalless draw against eleventh in the table at home and left two important points in the race for first place, which will result in positions significantly better beginning for the promotion team relegation.
Cultural Leonesa has practically no advantage to lose against Atletico Madrid, but can ultimately only win. Victory against Goliath and third division will be filled with confidence for the upcoming match days, which can make a difference in the fight for promotion.
Even a narrow defeat, depending on the course of the game, can be considered a success. After all, that's what makes a team a troublesome opponent subclass like in the cup competitions without the second leg. Thus, the underdog is likely to focus on defensive work.
Atletico Madrid:
In fact, Atletico Madrid had a promising start to the new year. In La Liga, colchoneros achieve three consecutive third in a 2-1 win over Levante, with the reigning runner-up remains in the lead duo Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Just a few days later, Rojiblancos also began to steal the attention of the two figureheads of Spanish football. In the semi-finals Atletico Supercopa win 1: 2 behind thanks to two goals in the last ten minutes with 3: 2 is greater FC Barcelona.
In the final against Real Madrid, however, no surprises. After standing 0-0 for 120 minutes, some players Diego Simeone in the lottery failed from the spot. Atleti lost 1-4 after penalties and once again had to watch rivals cheering - as they did in the two finals lost in the Champions League in 2014 and 2016.
A week later in La Liga became clear that this does not leave India without a trace. Third in the table when they lost 2-0 away in Eibar and again eight points behind the two leaders. A major setback in the championship.
Therefore, it would make all the more sense to concentrate on the Copa del Rey, which colchoneros win by ten in total, but in which the end has not been reached at all since the last final victory in 2013.
Just last season in the last 16 Rojiblancos fail because of the away goals rule in Girona. The previous year ended at the quarter-final against Sevilla FC. On the one hand, progress is required, because the competition is probably the last chance to win the title in the 2019/20 season. On the other hand, colchoneros with away games at Real Madrid and Valencia CF as well as the Champions League duel with reigning champions Liverpool FC face an innovative week.
At least two more weeks of English with the round of 16 in the Copa del Rey will also be tiring here. Therefore we assume that Diego Simeone will have a team of experienced and mix remains fresh reserves, who should act in the best manner of defensive Atleti stable.
Prediction
Prediction Cultural Leonesa-Atletico Madrid: 2 (Odd 1.20)
Recommended Prediction Cultural Leonesa-Atletico Madrid: less than 3.5
Prediction Gol / NoGol Cultural Leonesa-Atletico Madrid: Goals
Prediction Under / Over 2.5gol Cultural Leonesa-Atletico Madrid: Over (Odd 1.67)
Correct score prediction: 1-2
