Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Preview: H2H Record, Team News & Injury Update, Predicted Lineups

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Atletico Madrid will host Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg at Civitas Metropolitano on Wednesday (March 12) at 9:00 pm CET.

Real Madrid holds the upper hand after securing a 2-1 victory in the first-leg encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu last week, with goals from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz. However, Julian Alvarez's 32nd-minute goal for Atletico kept their hopes alive going into the return leg.

Atletico has remained unbeaten in home Champions League knockout-stage matches since March 1997. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has historically been dominant in European clashes between the two sides, including triumphs in the 2014 and 2016 finals.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid H2H Records

These city rivals have faced off ten times in UEFA Champions League history. This upcoming clash marks their 11th meeting in the competition, equaling the record for most matchups between clubs from the same nation in the tournament.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: H2H (Across All Competitions)
Atletico Madrid: 59
Real Madrid: 117
Draws: 63

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Recent Form

Atletico Madrid has had inconsistent performances in recent outings. Their latest league match ended in a defeat against Getafe, causing them to drop from the top of La Liga. This setback increases the pressure on Diego Simeone's squad as they aim to turn things around in the Champions League.

Real Madrid, on the other hand, comes into this fixture following a series of strong performances. About a month ago, they played out a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano in La Liga, with Eder Militao netting the equalizer for Los Blancos. They also beat the EPL side Manchester City in UCL by a 6-3 aggregate scoreline on their way to the Round of 16. However, there are concerns regarding Kylian Mbappe's fitness, as the star forward has been dealing with a minor ankle issue.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Recent Results

Atletico Madrid: L, L, W, D, W
Real Madrid: W, W, L, W, W

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid UCL 2024-25: Team News & Injury Updates

Atletico Madrid's coach, Diego Simeone, stated, "I trust my players and believe in the team I have. I know the passion and determination my footballers possess, and I am confident that we will keep pushing forward in this Champions League because our goal is to reach the final."

Meanwhile, Real Madrid's manager commented, "I can't predict how the game will unfold, but my focus is on our squad. We must consider how to break the defensive block, bypass the press, and execute our counterattacks."

For Atletico Madrid, midfielder Koke is ruled out. Defenders Clement Lenglet and Rodrigo de Paul remain doubtful. On Real Madrid's side, defenders Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal, along with midfielder Dani Ceballos, are unavailable. Forward Kylian Mbappe is questionable but may play a role. No players from either team face suspension for this match.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid: Jan Oblak; Javi Galan, Clement Lenglet, Jose Gimenez, Marcos Llorente; Samuel Lino, Pablo Barrios, Rodrigo de Paul, Giuliano Simeone; Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann

Real Madrid:Thibaut Courtois; Federico Valverde, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy; Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga; Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; Kylian Mbappe