Atlético - Real Madrid: Heroes or Villains from the Penalty Spot?
The derby at the Metropolitano is shaping up as an epic battle for a place in the next phase, with the latent possibility that penalties will decide the outcome. We analyze the specialists from both teams, highlighting their tendencies and strengths from the penalty spot.
For Atlético, Julián Álvarez is emerging as a reliable penalty taker, with a full record of successes and a preference for the center. Griezmann, another expert, usually opts for the right side. Correa and Sorloth have also demonstrated their worth from the penalty spot, adding options to the red and white range.
For Real Madrid, Mbappé leads the list with extensive experience and a slight inclination for the left side. Bellingham, with his precision to the center and low to the ground, is another strong candidate.
Rodrygo and Vinicius, although with fewer shots, have also shown their ability to score from the penalty spot. As for the goalkeepers, Oblak will be looking to break his streak of penalties saved in La Liga, relying on his intuition to guess the trajectory of the ball.
Courtois, for his part, will try to repeat the feat of stopping a penalty, taking advantage of his experience between the posts. The derby promises strong emotions and, if the penalty shootout is inevitable, these players could become the heroes or villains of the night. Forza Atleti!
