Real Madrid passed their first test in a crunch run of games in the weeks ahead for Carlo Ancelotti. After slipping to a shock La Liga loss away at Real Betis in their opening match of March, Los Blancos rallied superbly in midweek,

Real Madrid might be favorites both for their Champions League round of 16 tie against crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid but also for the competition as a whole. However, their next step towards the final in late May will surely be all the harder without Jude Bellingham.

Real Madrid hosts Atletico at the Santiago Bernabeu in the last 16 first leg, with the return at the Metropolitano stadium across town on March 12.

Real Madrid will face Atletico Madrid for the first leg of the2024/2025 UEFA Champions League round of 16. Here, you can check out the probable lineups for this interesting game.