Overview
- Kylian Mbappé overcame a recent ankle injury sustained in a La Liga match to start for Real Madrid against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg.
- The French forward missed part of Tuesday's training session but completed successful fitness tests on Wednesday to secure his place in the starting lineup.
- Real Madrid holds a narrow 2-1 aggregate lead from the first leg, with goals from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz giving them the advantage heading into this decisive match.
- Atlético Madrid, unbeaten at home in Champions League knockout matches under coach Diego Simeone, aims to overturn the deficit with support from a passionate crowd at the Metropolitano Stadium.
- The match carries significant stakes, including Madrid's city rivalry and a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals, with both teams fielding key players like Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez for Atlético.