The Madrid derby is set to take place not within the confines of Spanish tournaments, but rather in the 1/8 finals of the Champions League. Both teams, naturally, lamented the draw, considering they are currently in similar forms. The Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid match will kick off at 20:00 UK Time.
The contenders are currently contending for the title in the Primera. They have consistently occupied the upper echelons of the tournament, sharing the top three positions with Barcelona. Atletico currently find themselves in a more advantageous position, holding a total of 56 points. At one point, Real Madrid held the lead, but it started to falter in the final rounds.
Ancelotti’s team has begun to struggle, managing only one win in the last five rounds. One cannot compete in that manner when contending for the championship, naturally. Despite the lengthy period during which the Spurs had been winning and attempting to close the gap with Barça, this remains true. Once that occurred, Real Madrid’s struggles commenced, although injuries also played a significant part in this situation.
Additionally, it has not always been challenging opponents that Real has faced recently – a 0:1 loss to Espanyol, a 1:1 draw with Osasuna, and even a 1:2 defeat against Betis. Not failures in any way. Atletico had the potential to rise to the top-2 earlier, having played two recent draws, including one against Celta.
In La Liga, they share one additional draw – the derby ended without a winner (1:1). Additionally, this reflects the outcome of their previous three matches. The opponents are likely to adopt a more cautious approach moving forward. Atletico faces a challenging schedule overall; in addition to two matches against Real Madrid, they will soon have to contend with two more against Barcelona, along with participation in various tournaments.
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid date & kick-off time
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Game Day: Tuesday, 4 March 2025
- Kick-off: 20:00 UK Time
- Stadium: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
Where to watch Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid on TV
| Country | Streaming Services |
|---|---|
| UK | discovery+, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 1 |
| USA | Paramount+, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, ViX, TUDN USA, UniMás |
| Canada | DAZN Canada |
| Australia | Stan Sport |
| Italy | SKY Go Italia, NOW TV, Sky Sport Uno |
| France | Free, myCANAL, Canal+ Sport, Canal+ Live 2 |
| Germany | DAZN Germany, DAZN1 Germany |
| Portugal | Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV5 |
| Spain | Movistar+, Movistar Liga de Campeones |
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid squads
- Real Madrid XI (4-2-3-1): Misa, Antonia S., M. Méndez, Lakrar, Olga, Toletti, Angeldahl, Weir, Feller, Athenea, Bruun
- Subs: Chavas, Redondo, Yasmim, Shei, Møller, C. Camacho, Linda C., Eva Navarro, Cristóbal, Irune
- Athletic Club XI (3-4-3): Nanclares, Landaluze, L. Baños, Maddi, Elexpuru, M. Zubieta, S. Ortega, Azkona, Nahikari, J. Amezaga
- Subs: Quiñones, Gara, Nerea Nevado, P. Zugasti, Miranda, C. Fernández, Vilariño, Agote, Balerdi, Gurtubay
