Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid Set for Decisive Champions League Derby
Real Madrid holds a 2-1 lead as Atletico Madrid seeks a comeback to advance to the quarterfinals.
- The second leg of the Champions League last-16 match will take place at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium, with Real Madrid leading 2-1 from the first leg.
- Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo scored in the first leg, while Julian Alvarez netted Atletico's crucial away goal.
- Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed five changes to his starting lineup, including the return of Jude Bellingham, while Kylian Mbappé leads the attack.
- Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone expressed confidence in his squad, emphasizing the importance of composure and the support of the home crowd.
- The winner of this tie is expected to face Arsenal in the quarterfinals, with the Gunners holding a commanding 7-1 aggregate lead over PSV Eindhoven.