Atletico vs Real Madrid: Champions League prediction, kick-off time today, TV, live stream, team news, odds

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·12 March 2025

Atletico vs Real Madrid: Champions League prediction, kick-off time today, TV, live stream, team news, odds

Real Madrid hold a slender one-goal lead ahead of an intriguing second leg showdown

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will tonight meet in a huge clash to earn a place in the Champions League quarter-finals,

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Atletico trail by one following Brahim Diaz's late goal in last week's first leg second a win for Real and Diego Simeone’s side know they must score at least once to avoid elimination at the hands of their city rivals at the last-16 stage in a massive Madrid derby.

Having said that, Atleti are yet to keep a clean sheet at home in the Champions League so far this season. Although they did win three of their four matches in the revamped league phase.

The holders make the short trip across the city on the back of a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano to move level on points with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table and are in good form heading into the second leg.

It promises to be an intriguing showdown in the Spanish capital with the winners set to face either Arsenal or PSV Eindhoven in next month’s quarter-final.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off tonight on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

The match will take place at the Metropolitano Stadium.

Where to watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 3. Coverage starts at 7.30pm GMT ahead of an 8pm kick-off.

Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid team news

Clement Lenglet suffered an injury during the warm-up before Atletico's defeat against Getafe at the weekend and was replaced by Jose Gimenez in the starting lineup. To make matters worse, Rodrigo De Paul then limped off at half-time with a muscular concern.

Both have been included in the squad, however, and De Paul conducted media duties before the game which perhaps hints at his involvement.

Real Madrid, meanwhile, can welcome back Jude Bellingham after he missed the first leg through suspension. The Englishman is likely to start in central midfield, but Dani Ceballos, Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are absent.

Antonio Rudiger and Thibaut Courtois are back in training for Real in a major boost, although Kylian Mbappe was "carrying out a specific session away from the group" on Tuesday.

Back after suspension: Jude Bellingham

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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid prediction

Playing the second leg at home is usually a massive advantage for any side when it comes to knockout football. Atletico will look use the crowd as the 12th man in their attempt to progress.

However, Los Blancos are the masters of this competition and they seems to always find a way through even if their backs are against the wall. The game state should suit the visitors as the likes of Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. are so devastating in transition.

Real Madrid to win 2-1