Madrid Derby in Champions League: Revenge in Sight?
A possible Madrid derby in the Champions League round of 16 looms as one of the most exciting clashes of the competition. For Atlético, it would be a golden opportunity to settle scores with Real Madrid in the continental tournament.
Memories of lost finals in Lisbon (2014) and Milan (2016), as well as eliminations in the quarter-finals (2015) and semi-finals (2017), still weigh heavily on the Colchoneros fans.
Atlético reaches this stage after a remarkable League Phase, where they overcame a difficult start with five consecutive victories, including a win against PSG and a comeback against Leverkusen, thus securing a place among the top eight.
Facing Real Madrid in the round of 16 could be seen as a major challenge, but also as a unique opportunity to demonstrate the team’s strength and change recent history in the Champions League.
Although Real Madrid has been an implacable rival for Atlético in the Champions League, the grit and fighting spirit of Simeone’s team should never be underestimated. A derby at the Metropolitano and another at the white’s stronghold promise to be high-tension matches, where every detail will make the difference. If fate crosses these two rivals, the Rojiblancos fans eagerly await a historic revenge that will propel them to the quarter-finals.
