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Los Blancos head into enemy territory with a slight edge, having clinched a 2-1 victory in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabéu. That result puts Carlo Ancelotti’s side in the driver’s seat as they look to punch their ticket to the quarterfinals.
Momentum is also on Real Madrid’s side after they dispatched Rayo Vallecano in La Liga over the weekend. Meanwhile, it was a frustrating few days for Atletico, who stumbled against Getafe and slipped down to third in the domestic standings.
With their Champions League hopes on the line, Diego Simeone’s men will need to dig deep and produce something special to turn the tide in front of their home fans.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Here’s how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:
Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, and Ferland Mendy also sat out against Rayo, though all three are expected to slot back into the lineup. Bellingham’s return from suspension will likely be the only major change, potentially leaving Brahim Díaz unlucky to drop out despite his match-winning heroics in the first leg.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy — Tchouameni, Camavinga — Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vini Jr — Mbappe
Against Getafe, Nahuel Molina and Robin Le Normand were the only two fresh faces in the starting lineup compared to the side that took the field at the Bernabéu. Despite the defeat, both could retain their spots, with the key selection question revolving around Molina and Pablo Barrios — a choice that will ultimately determine where Marcos Llorente slots in.
Julian Alvarez’s spectacular strike in the first leg …
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