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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid : Five Things to Watch For

By Vijay Vemu

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 04: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF gestures as he leaves the pithc ahead Diego Godin of Atletico de Madrid after the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Vicente Calderon Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 04: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF gestures as he leaves the pithc ahead Diego Godin of Atletico de Madrid after the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Vicente Calderon Stadium on October 4, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) /
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MALAGA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 21: Cristiano Ronaldo (2ndL) of Real Madrid CF celebrates scoring their opening goal with teammates during the La Liga match between Malaga CF and Real Madrid CF at La Rosaleda Stadium on February 21, 2016 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
MALAGA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 21: Cristiano Ronaldo (2ndL) of Real Madrid CF celebrates scoring their opening goal with teammates during the La Liga match between Malaga CF and Real Madrid CF at La Rosaleda Stadium on February 21, 2016 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) /

3. Can Real Madrid’s offense finally show up?

It’s been a tough week for the Real Madrid offense. First, they struggled  in the first half and for much of the second half against Roma in the UCL. It took Madrid about 60 minutes to get a shot on goal. With the likes of Ronaldo, Benzema, Isco, and James Rodriguez on the pitch, it was a shame it took so long. If it wasn’t for a fantastic strike from Ronaldo, missed chances from Roma, and a miracle run by Jese, we could be talking about a upset in the Champions League.

Then they came out with a disappointing draw against Malaga. Although Malaga are one of the top teams in defense, (only 22 goals given up in La Liga this year) Real Madrid are expected to break you down with the quality they have.

For a team that has a whopping 71 goals in domestic play, Real Madrid have to come out guns blazing. It will be tough as Atletico are the best in the league in terms of conceding goals but they have to break them down if they want to win.

It may take a moment of magic from Ronaldo or something but Real Madrid’s needs a spark.

Next: 2. Atletico's counterattack

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