Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid: Preview, team news, prediction for Champions League match
The Madrid derby renews once again on Wednesday as Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Real Madrid hold the advantage as they claimed a 2-1 victory in last week's first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu thanks to goals from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz. However, Julian Alvarez's 32nd-minute strike for Atletico allowed the Rojiblancos to head into the second leg with a chance.
Given how little there is between these sides both in this year's Champions League and in La Liga, Wednesday's match has the potential to be another classic.
Here's what to know about Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid before their second leg match.
Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head and recent statistics
All-time meetings: 239
Real Madrid wins: 117
Draws: 63
Atletico wins: 59
Real Madrid are well ahead in all-time victories against Atletico, winning 117 of 236 meetings.
Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid: Team news
Atletico Madrid
Injured: De Paul (doubt), Lenglet (doubt), Koke
Suspended: None
Real Madrid
Injured: Mbappe (doubt), Militao, Carvajal, Ceballos
Suspended: None
Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid: What the managers are saying
Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid
(via Foot Boom)
"I believe in my players; I have faith in the team I have. I fully understand and appreciate the heart that my footballers possess, and I have no doubt that we will continue to strive for advancement in this Champions League because our objective is to reach the final."
Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid
(via Real Madrid)
“I can't predict what will happen in the match, I prefer to focus on my team. We have to consider how to attack the low block, how to break through the press and launch a counter-attack. Atlético can play in many different ways: defensively, offensively, on the counter... And Real Madrid can do the same."
Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid predicition
Real Madrid have put themselves in a good position to advance, and they'll find a way to do it.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid
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