Real Madrid will face their Madrid rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16.
Real Madrid had an unorthodox route to the Champions League knockouts, at least by their own high standards. Los Blancos, despite being the most successful club in the competition's history, were forced to play two extra games to progress.
This is due to an underwhelming group stage performance. Nevertheless, the royal white team progressed in the end, courtesy of a fine showing across two legs against English opposition Man City.
Real Madrid draw their arch-rivals in the Champions League round of 16
Well, in the Round of 16, Real Madrid do not need to travel far at all. In fact, they will play against their city rivals Atletico Madrid, in the most intriguing Round of 16 tie this year.
Needless to say, this is a repeat of the 2014 Champions League final, where Sergio Ramos cemented himself as a club legend, equalising in the dying moments of the game. Real Madrid then battered Atletico Madrid in extra time.
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid head-to-head results
Real Madrid has not beaten Atletico Madrid in full-time in the last five meetings across all competitions.
Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
8 February, 2025 | La Liga | Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid |
29 September, 2024 | La Liga | Atletico Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid |
4 February, 2024 | La Liga | Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid |
18 January, 2024 | Copa del Rey | Atletico Madrid 4-2 Real Madrid (AET) |
10 January, 2024 | Supercopa | Real Madrid 5-3 Atletico Madrid (AET) |
What date is Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid in the Champions League?
The first leg will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on March 4th or 5th. Then, for the second leg, Real Madrid will make the short trip to the Metropolitano on March 11th or 12th.
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid prediction
Look, it is always difficult to predict a derby like this. However, it is rarely difficult to predict how Real Madrid will fare in the Champions League.
Without a shadow of a doubt, Real Madrid is the best team in the competition's history. Therefore, no matter who Los Blancos face in the Champions League, you simply have to favour them.
Furthermore, Real Madrid enter this fixture in great form. Their star players are beginning to gel, and they will be even more eager to prove a point against their cross-city rivals.
Therefore, I'd be silly not to predict the white side of Madrid to progress in this match.