Real Madrid's Champions League berth all comes down to a showdown with Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano.
Real Madrid came out on top of rivals Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. Goals from Rodrygo and Brahim Díaz secured a 2–1 victory for the defending European champions at the Santiago Bernabéu. Now, with a one-goal advantage, Los Blancos only need a draw in the second leg to advance to the quarterfinals.
Both teams returned to La Liga action on Sunday, but only Real Madrid walked away with three points. Atlético Madrid suffered a late defeat that allowed Los Blancos to surpass them in the La Liga standings. Carlo Ancelotti's men face a much greater test on Wednesday, though, at a stadium they have not had much success in over the last several years.
Ancelotti will be relieved to have Jude Bellingham back available for the clash; the England international was forced to miss the first leg of the tie due to suspension. Kylian Mbappé, meanwhile, is dealing with a minor knock and will be assessed ahead of the match. Dani Ceballos, Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão remain out with injuries.
Here's what Real Madrid's XI could look like against Diego Simeone's men on Mar. 12.
