Real Madrid make the short trip to Atletico Madrid protecting a one-goal advantage in their Champions League last-16 tie.
The holders have a 2-1 lead on aggregate after Brahim Diaz’s winner last week. The Spaniard struck a low finish past Jab Oblak after Julian Alvarez had cancelled out Rodrygo’s early opener.
History is with Carlo Ancelotti’s side who have progress from all four previous European ties with Atletico, including beating their cross-town neighbours in the 2014 and 2016 deciders.
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Los Blancos have also reached at least the semi-finals of this competition in each of the last four campaigns. This season, the Spanish champions are targeting a record-extending 16th European crown.
Evenly matched this season, only a point separates the two teams in the La Liga table.
Real Madrid vs Atletico – Predicted lineup and team news
Real Madrid team news
Jude Bellingham is back from the ban that ruled him out of the first leg. The England international could replace Brahim Diaz, despite the latter’s match-winning moment in the first leg.
Real Madrid predicted lineup
Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.
When is Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid?
Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie tonight. Kick-off in the Spanish capital is 20:00 GMT.
What TV channel is Atletico vs Real Madrid on?
The game will be shown live on TNT Sports 3 in the UK.
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