Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Preview, predictions and lineups

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Preview, predictions and lineups

March 4, 2025
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● All-Madrid affair in the Champions League round of 16 ● Two clubs played out a 1-1 draw in La Liga last month ● Real Madrid qualified for last 16 after cruising past Manchester City in play-off Two familiar foes collide in the Champions League round of 16 as Real Madrid host the first leg of their tie with capital rivals Atletico.

The pair faced off only recently in a significant bout at the top of La Liga.

Julian Alvarez handed Atleti a first half lead from the penalty spot before the red-hot Kylian Mbappe restored parity early in the second half.

However, the Madrid rivals are currently trailing Barcelona in the title race.

Carlo Ancelotti's side overcame Manchester City to advance into the last 16 following an underwhelming league phase, while Atleti enjoyed a productive start to the competition and qualified for this phase automatically.

The visitors enter the first leg off the back of an important 1-0 home win over top four hopefuls Athletic Club, and they'll be looking to take advantage of a Madrid team that lost 2-1 away at Real Betis on Saturday.

The hosts have won just one of their previous five La Liga games.

Here is 90min's guide to Tuesday's Champions League round of 16 first leg ➜ What time does Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid kick-off? ▪ Location: Madrid, Spain ▪ Stadium: Santiago Bernabeu ▪ Date: Tuesday 4 March ▪ Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT ▪ Referee: Clement Turpin (FRA) ▪ VAR: Jerome Brisard (FRA) ➜ Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid head-to-head record (last five games) ▪ Real Madrid: 1 win ▪ Atletico Madrid: 1 win ▪ Draws: 3.

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# Real Madrid
# Atletico Madrid
# UEFA Champions League
# Vinicius Jr
# Kylian Mbappe
# Antoine Griezmann
# Carlo Ancelotti