Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid face each other in the first leg of the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League round of 16. Find out here starting lineups for both squads, underlining the anticipated intensity and competitiveness of the match.
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Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are set for a high-stakes showdown in the UEFA Champions League round of 16. Carlo Ancelotti will have key stars Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham at his disposal, despite some lingering absences.
Diego Simeone‘s side also boasts most of their top players, with only a few long-term injuries affecting the squad. Atletico are expected to field a lineup similar to the one that secured a 1-0 victory over Athletic Club in their last La Liga match.
Real Madrid lineup
Dani Ceballos remains sidelined with a hamstring injury in his left leg.
Real Madrid lineup: Thibaut Courtois; Federico Valverde, Raúl Asencio, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Brahim Díaz; Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé y Vinícius.
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Atletico Madrid lineup
Julián Álvarez will link up with Antoine Griezmann in attack, pushing Alexander Sorloth to the bench.
Atletico Madrid lineup: Jan Oblak; Marcos Llorente, Jose Maria Gimenez, Clement Lenglet, Javi Galan; Rodrigo De Paul, Pablo Barrios, Samuel Lino, Giuliano Simeone; Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann.
