By Sama Marwan,
Argentinian coach Diego Simeone has announced Atlético Madrid’s lineup for the derby match against Real Madrid, scheduled for 10 PM on Wednesday. The match is the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 and will take place at the “Cívitas Metropolitano” stadium in the Spanish capital.
Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid Lineup
Atlético Madrid’s Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Oblak
- Defense: Giménez, Llorente, Lenglet, Reinildo
- Midfield: Gallagher, De Paul, Barrios
- Attack: Giuliano, Griezmann, Álvarez
The winner of the Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid match will face the winner of the Arsenal vs. PSV Eindhoven clash in the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
First Leg Result: Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Round of 16 at the Santiago Bernabéu last Tuesday.
Today’s Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid Match
Real Madrid enters the match with high morale after defeating Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in La Liga, reclaiming second place with 57 points—level with league leaders Barcelona, who have the same points but one game in hand. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid suffered a 2-1 loss to Getafe, dropping to third place with 56 points.
Real Madrid: The Kings of the Champions League
Real Madrid is the most successful club in Champions League history, having won the title 15 times. They hold a significant lead over their closest competitor, AC Milan, who have won the tournament 7 times. Liverpool and Bayern Munich share third place with 6 titles each, while Barcelona ranks fourth with 5 championships.
