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Atleti it is
OFFICIAL: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid RO16 dates.
• 1st Leg – 4th March at Santiago Bernabéu.
• 2nd Leg- 12th March at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. pic.twitter.com/k82zBBy6Yr
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) February 21, 2025
Besides Atletico, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Liverpool were all drew into our side of the bracket. Updating our path to the final:
- R16: Atleti – 2nd leg away
- QF: Winner of PSV vs Arsenal – 2nd leg at home
- SF: Winner of [Paris vs Liverpool] vs [Brugge vs Aston Villa] – 2nd leg away
Will Atleti rest 24 hours more than Real Madrid?
Real Madrid have a La Liga game against Real Betis scheduled to Sunday on 2th March, two days before the UCL Derbi 1st leg. The date of the game could be changed to Saturday, the same date Atletico is set to play their game.
Rotations vs Girona
Girona is our upcoming opponent on La Liga and per report there will be rotations –