Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid played out an intriguing if slightly cautious first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 derby on Wednesday night at the Santiago Bernabeu. As tends to be the

Real Madrid face another stiff test in their quest to defend their UEFA Champions League title, facing crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid in the round of 16. The reigning champions are in the last 16 after knocking out 2023 winners Manchester City in a 6-3 aggregate win in the knockout phase playoffs,

The Champions League Round of 16 began on Tuesday with several exciting fixtures across Europe. In the much anticipated tie of the round, Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu. The current holders took an early lead thanks to a superb run and finish from Rodrygo.

Real Madrid will look to inflict more UEFA Champions League misery on bitter rivals Atletico Madrid in a high-stakes Round of 16 clash.