After Tuesday’s exhilarating second-leg drama, the Champions League action continues with four more intriguing encounters tonight.
As the race for the quarter-final spots heats up, all eyes will be on Madrid for the standout clash of the evening.
Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid welcome Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid in a showdown that could shape not only the path to the last eight but also Ancelotti’s future at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Speculation is swirling that Ancelotti is eager to extend his stay, yet with Xabi Alonso’s name frequently linked to the managerial hot seat, an early Champions League exit could prompt a significant shift at the iconic club.
For Atletico, this is more than just a chance to eliminate their fiercest rivals from Europe’s top competition — it’s an opportunity to erase the painful memories of their final defeats in 2014 and 2016.
The Metropolitano will undoubtedly play a huge role. The Colchoneros are unbeaten in 12 home matches this season, winning three and drawing one in their European campaign so far.
With their fortress atmosphere and strong record at home, Atletico will believe they can overturn their 2-1 deficit and book their place in the quarter-finals.
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