Real Madrid have drawn Atletico de Madrid in the Champions League’s Round of 16. The first leg will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu, with the decisive game played at the Estadio Metropolitano.
The winner of this tie will face either PSV Eindhoven or Arsenal in the Quarterfinals.
It could be said that Carlo Ancelotti’s men should be considered the favorites to advance to the Quarterfinals, as they took care of business in the Round of 32 against Manchester City, who were one of the contenders when the 2024-25 edition of the European competition started. Still, it’s clear that Real Madrid will need to play these two legs with a lot of intensity and composure.
Fans should keep in mind that Jude Bellingham will not be available for the first leg after getting booked against City last Wednesday, so Ancelotti will have to find a replacement for one of his most important players.