Champions League: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid probable line-ups
It’s a Madrid derby in the night’s biggest clash as reigning champions Real Madrid square off with Atletico Madrid for bragging rights as kings of the Spanish capital.
Los Blancos will be without key midfielder Jude Bellingham, who is ineligible to play in this tie after picking up his third yellow card in their 3-1 second-leg victory over Manchester City.
Fede Valverde has been named in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad after missing their last game against Real Betis due to injury. Usual starters Dani Ceballos, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, and squad player Jesus Vallejo, are all nursing long-term injuries and will therefore miss the tie.
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— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 3, 2025🚨 @miguelitocope: “Real Madrid XI? I am made to believe it is this, but you never know…”
Courtois;
Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Mendy;
Brahim, Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Rodrygo;
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On the other hand, Los Colchoneros will be without two key players – Cesar Azpilicueta, and Koke.
MD: Giauliano Simeone, Rodrigo de Paul, Pablo Barrios, Samuel Lino.
FW: Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann.
The squad list for today's match 👇 pic.twitter.com/7U7vD7GLXA
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 4, 2025
These two teams have met nine times in the competition’s history.
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Real have had the upper hand in those battles, winning five to Atletico’s two, and another two ending in stalemates.
Meanwhile, their last three encounters in all competitions have ended in draws.
