Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are confronted with one of the tires of the round in the last 16 of the Champions League, which were pulled together on Friday. It should be a very narrow matches if the first two meetings of the season are something to visit, with both of them 1-1.
Given their record in the Champions League, Real Madrid will start the draw as favorites, although Atleti is more than able to cause a shock. However, they will not do this according to Bayern Munich and Germany -legend Lothar Matthaus, according to Diario ALS.
“I would have preferred an international competition at this stage instead of the Madrid Derby. The two giants have already met twice in the Champions League final and on both occasions there was a big fight. In 2014, Real won 4-1 in extra time and in 2016 on penalties. In 2014 the coaches were the same as today: Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone. They know each other inside out. They have already met twice in the Spanish competition this season and the games ended in a draw.
“In the competition phase of the Champions League, Real Madrid lost three times and therefore had to go to the play -offs. But against Manchester City, Real Madrid was the task. As always, when it matters. That is why I think Real Madrid will continue to the quarterfinals. But Atletico will give it all again. Leipzig and Leverkusen have already been able to see how intense the second stage can be in their 2-1 defeats in the Estadio Metropolitano. “
Both teams will be happy to use their home advantage, and the fact that the second stage is in the Metropolitano, which should be a boiler, makes it a bit more favorable for Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid, however, is more than able to win there, which they did almost earlier in the season before a stop -time -time -maker.
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