The Madrid rivals clash with Arsenal set to face the winners in the quarter-finals
Ancelotti's Madrid confident ahead of 'high-pressure' Atleti clash
Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid renew their Champions League rivalry in the second leg of a fascinating last-16 clash, with Arsenal set to face the winners in the quarter-finals.
Holders Real Madrid take a 2-1 lead into the return leg at the Metropolitano after Brahim Diaz settled a tight contest at the Bernabeu last week. Carlo Ancelotti’s side, who are set to welcome Jude Bellingham back into their line-up, are out to defend their European crown having added Kylian Mbappe to Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo in a star-studded attack.
Atletico, who are still attempting to win a first Champions League under Diego Simeone, may have revenge on their minds: the hosts lost the 2014 and 2016 Champions League finals to their city rivals, and also suffered defeats in the knockout stages in 2015 and 2017.
Arsenal fans may be watching with interest. The Gunners lead PSV Eindhoven 7-1 after last week’s first leg in the Netherlands, and will be travelling to Madrid barring an extraordinary collapse. But what side of the city will they be heading? Follow live updates from Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid in our live blog below
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Atletico vs Real Madrid LIVE
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of tonight’s mammoth Champions League matchup between Atletico and Real Madrid.
The two Madrid clubs renew their rivalry at the Metropolitano, with the holders taking a 2-1 lead into tonight’s last-16 second leg.
Arsenal fans may be among the keen observes ahead of what is a fascinating tie, with the Gunners set to face the winners after taking a 7-1 lead into their second leg against PSV.
We’ll have all the build-up and action, right here.
Brahim Diaz’s strike proved the difference in the first leg
Brahim Diaz’s strike proved the difference in the first leg (Getty Images)
Will Castle12 March 2025 17:00