Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: 2016 Champions League Final Odds and Prediction

Diego Simeone has the chance to exact revenge on Real Madrid after suffering at the hands of Los Blancos in the 2013-14 UEFA Champions League final, when his Atletico Madrid team collapsed to a 4-1 defeat.

The two giants of the Spanish capital meet once again in the marquee final on Saturday, allowing the fiery Argentinian coach a chance to punish Zinedine Zidane’s team for their La Decima victory two years ago. 

Real recovered after a difficult start to their campaign under former coach Rafael Benitez and have thrived under the French icon.

However, Atleti have had their best season since winning La Liga two years previous and could cap a wonderful effort with their first European Cup victory. 

Here are the current odds for the winner of the the Champions League, according to OddsShark.com:

When Simeone took the Rojiblancos to the final in 2014, expectations remained low despite their recent Spanish Primera Division success, when they finished ahead of both Barcelona and Real to cause one of European club football’s great shocks.

That underdog status was due to Los Blancos’ unmatched pedigree in the Champions League and a player called Cristiano Ronaldo—who’s born for the biggest stages and competitions.

Fast forward two seasons and history is repeating. Real now want a …

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