Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid

The Champions League last 16 match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will be held at the Metropolitano stadium for its second fixture on Wednesday night after Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory in the first match.

Brahim Diaz delivered the match-winning strike for Real Madrid as Carlo Ancelotti guided his team past Atletico Madrid at Bernabeu Stadium last Tuesday while Rodrygo and Julian Alvarez respectively scored incredible goals throughout the half.

The seven-match home history between Atletico and Real Madrid gives ATV their belief despite the long-standing Champions League dominance of Real Madrid because the Spanish team lost only once during this period.

These cup matches produced four Atletico Madrid victories and no defeats against Real Madrid which means they must take another victory for moving forward after their last round defeat.

The Madrid-based club has previously encountered six UCL first-leg setbacks but progressed successfully three times by producing home victories during the second round.

The historical home victories during European play strongly indicate this match will be extremely challenging for the defending champions according to Simeone who witnessed this kind of performance in last year's Inter Milan matchup of the last 16.

Literally no team has ever defeated Atletico Madrid during Champions League knockout-round home fixtures since 1997 when Ajax prevailed in the Vicente Calderon. The club's home run stretches across an astonishing 18 games.

Atletico entered the match unprepared following their defeat against Getafe in which Mauro Arambarri scored twice to hand the Madrid club their first loss at Getafe in 25 previous match-ups.

Real Madrid's upcoming Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid is shaping up to be a fascinating encounter, despite their historical struggles at Atletico's home ground in European competitions. Real have yet to win away at Atletico in their three previous attempts, but their pedigree in the Champions League makes them the favorites. They recently became the first club to play 500 and win 300 matches in the competition, a testament to their dominance and experience.

Real's recent form in the knockout stages is also impressive. They have won five consecutive knockout matches and are on a 10-game unbeaten run in the knockout phase, a first in their illustrious history. Additionally, their ability to close out ties from a winning position is remarkable. They have only failed to advance once in 22 previous ties when winning the first leg (against Ajax in 2019), and under Carlo Ancelotti, they have a perfect record of nine wins from nine in such scenarios.

However, Real's performance in their recent La Liga match against Rayo Vallecano raised some concerns. Despite securing a 2-1 victory, they were far from convincing. Rayo enjoyed more possession and outshot Real 20 to 10 in a game that highlighted some vulnerabilities in Ancelotti's side. This performance should serve as a wake-up call for Real as they prepare to face Atletico, a team known for their resilience and tactical discipline.

Atletico, on the other hand, will be looking to capitalize on any weaknesses Real may have shown. Diego Simeone's side is always a tough opponent, especially at home, and they will be eager to exploit any lapses in Real's form. The match promises to be a tactical battle, with both teams having plenty to prove.

In summary, while Real Madrid's historical and recent achievements make them the favorites, their unconvincing performance against Rayo Vallecano suggests that they cannot afford to be complacent. Atletico Madrid will undoubtedly pose a significant challenge, and Real will need to be at their best to secure a positive result.