Atalanta BC and Real Madrid face off at Stadio di Bergamo on Tuesday in a high-stakes UEFA Champions League clash. The Serie A leaders, Atalanta, are in sensational form, boasting a nine-match winning streak across all competitions. They are currently sitting fifth in the Champions League standings with 11 points.
Gian Piero Gasperini's side has excelled on the road, securing dominant away victories but managing only two goalless draws at home. Atalanta, the reigning Europa League champions, have struggled historically against Spanish teams, winning just two of their seven encounters.

UCL Head-to-Head Summary:
Total Matches: 4
Atalanta Wins: 0
Real Madrid Wins: 3
Draws: 1
Goals Scored by Atalanta: 6
Goals Scored by Real Madrid: 1
Overall Atalanta vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head Summary:
The two teams have only faced each other in the UEFA Champions League.
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They also lost 2-0 to Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup earlier this season, adding extra motivation for this encounter. Real Madrid, meanwhile, have had an underwhelming Champions League campaign, sitting in 24th place with six points from five games. Real Madrid have recently struggled in the European competition.
However, Carlo Ancelotti's side defeated Girona 3-0 in La Liga and remains second in the domestic standings. Los Blancos boast a stellar Champions League record, having qualified for the knockouts in 28 consecutive seasons. They are on an eight-game winning streak against Italian teams and will rely on their European pedigree to bounce back and keep their title defense alive.