Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: Predicted Lineups for the 2024-25 Champions League Clash
A highly anticipated showdown awaits as Real Madrid hosts Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
Match Details: Date, Time & Where to Watch
Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Kickoff: 23:00 KSA / 21:00 CET
Live Broadcast: beIN Sports 1 HD
Commentary: Ali Saeed Al Kaabi
Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: A High-Stakes Encounter
Real Madrid had to fight their way into this stage by overcoming Manchester City in a thrilling playoff encounter. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid secured a direct qualification spot by finishing among the top five in the group stage standings.
Real Madrid's Predicted Lineup vs. Atletico Madrid
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defenders: Federico Valverde, Antonio Rudiger, Asencio, Ferland Mendy
Midfielders: Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz
Forwards: Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior
Atletico Madrid's Predicted Lineup vs. Real Madrid
Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Robin Le Normand, Jose Maria Gimenez, Javi Galan
Midfielders: Marcos Llorente, Rodrigo De Paul, Pablo Barrios, Samuel Lino
Forwards: Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez
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