Updated On: 04 March, 2025 07:52 AM IST | Madrid | AFP
They host Diego Simeone’s Atletico side on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first-leg of their Round of 16 tie.

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe during their defeat to Real Betis recently. Pic/Getty Images
Real Madrid’s galaxy of attacking stars initially struggled to gel this season, but coach Carlo Ancelotti kept faith and now the “fantastic four” are Los Blancos’ greatest strength as they face rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
They host Diego Simeone’s Atletico side on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first-leg of their Round of 16 tie. However, Madrid must cope without star midfielder Jude Bellingham in the first-leg after he collected his third booking of the campaign in the play-off round game against Manchester City.