Real Madrid had emphatically beaten Manchester City 3-1 to go through to the last 16 of the Champions League. After a difficult start in the competition -- losing to Lille, AC Milan and Liverpool, and missing out on the top eight -- anything now seemed possible.

For the first time since 2017, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid are set to clash in the Champions League. Less than one month ago, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid settled for a 1–1 draw for the second time in the 2024–25 La Liga season.

Real Madrid take on local rivals Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday night. Preview includes team news, predicted lineups and more.

Champions League prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h, odds - Champions League holders go up against Madrid rivals in blockbuster last-16 showdown

Real Madrid face Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie tonight.The Spanish sides collide in the capital in a mouth-watering clash between the city rivals. Real Madrid

Federico Valverde has been named in the Real Madrid squad for the Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid.Valverde missed Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Real Betis, but is on course to return to the starting lineup for the big game on Tuesday night.