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Subs: Lunin, González, Alaba, Modrić, Güler, Endrick, Vázquez, García
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Atlético Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak; Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Galán; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Alvarez, Griezmann
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Subs: Musso, Gomis, Molina, Witsel, Mandava, Le Normand, Gallagher, Lemar, Riquelme, Sørloth, Correa
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Referee: Clement Turpin (France)
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The 2024-25 Champions League knockout round has officially begun and it truly does not get better than the two heavyweights from the Spanish capital facing off with European football at stake.
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The reigning champions, Real, have been inconsistent this season – even in Europe – and were forced to compete in the knockout play-offs after finishing 11th in the league phase. There, they beat Manchester City at the Etihad and then at home to set up this tie against their crosstown rivals.
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Atlético, on the other hand, finished fifth in the league phase, with statement wins against the German champions, Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain. They sit second in La Liga, two points ahead of Real.
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This will be the 10th meeting between the sides in this competition, the joint most (alongside Liverpool and Chelsea).
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Join me for what will be the 10th meeting between these two sides in this competition. As always, feel free to send me your thoughts, predictions, questions, complaints and favourite Madrid derby moments via email.
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This is the Madrid Derby: Champions League edition. Kick-off is 8pm GMT, 9pm CET.
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Important Events
In the case of Real Madrid, Valverde returns from his injury and Captains the hosts with Modric and Vasquez simply putting up the bench. Jude Bellingham is completely missing due to the suspension, so Ancelotti went with Diaz along with the French duo of Kamavivanga and Chuameni in the midfield.
Visitors Guimenez and Llorente will return to defense, similar to informal Alvarez, who has 21 goals and five assists this season. Gallagher, Feel the love in his new homeIt starts with the bench.
team
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtwa; Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Mendy; Kamavivanga, Choameni, Diaz. Rodrigo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
submarine: Lunin, Gonzalez, Alaba, Modric, Gula, Endric, Vasquez, Garcia
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): oblak; Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Galán; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Alvarez, Griezmann;
submarine: Musso, Gomis, Morina, Vittsel, Mandava, Le Normand, Gallagher, Lemah, Rikerum, Sorros, Correa
Judgment: Clement Turpin (France)
Tonight we will see the battle between two greats, Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone. With the two managers facing each other more frequently than any other rival in their careers, the 27th managers face each other, tied together with eight draws and nine wins. These matches have seen countless goals and memorable moments filled with drama and tension, but in the end, Ancelotti said he had nothing but “respect” for his counterpart.
Now, as a coach, I have a lot of respect for him. He is an amazing manager. He was doing very well at Atletico and took them to the highest level in Europe. I like the way he reads the game, how he acquires teams on the pitch, the strategy, the commitment his team has defensively. I really like all these aspects.
preamble
The 2024-25 Champions League knockout round officially began and is not superior to two heavyweights from the Spanish capital, playing against European football.
The real-life champions were inconsistent in Europe this season – even in Europe, and were forced to compete in the knockout playoffs after finishing 11th in the league phase. There they defeated Manchester City in Etihad and then set up this tie with Crosstown rivals at home.
Meanwhile, Atletico finished fifth in the league, winning statements against German champions Bayer Lebaxen and Paris Saint-Germain. They are second in LaLiga and sit two points ahead of the real thing.
This is the 10th meeting on the side of this competition, and the most jointly (along with Liverpool and Chelsea).
Join the 10th meeting between these two aspects in this competition. As always, email your thoughts, predictions, questions, complaints, and your favorite Madrid Derby moments.
This is the Madrid Derby: Champions League Edition. Kick-off is at GMT at 8pm and 9pm.
