Today's Atlético de Madrid vs. Real Madrid match guide: schedule, where to watch, and lineups

MadridAtlético de Madrid and Real Madrid will face each other this Wednesday at the Metropolitano (9 p.m.) in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. Atlético Madrid, supported by their fans, will look to overturn the tie after losing 2-1 at the Bernabéu in the first leg. Real Madrid, meanwhile, are looking to seal their place in the quarterfinals, aware that they hold a minimal advantage.

Cholo Simeone's team are coming off a 2-1 loss at Getafe in La Liga, while Ancelotti's side earned three points at home to Rayo Vallecano (2-1). In the regular season, Real Madrid sits second with 57 points, tied with Barça, the top-placed side with a game in hand. Atlético Madrid, on the other hand, is third with 56 points. The individual quality of both teams' forwards, Mbappé, with 28 goals, and Julián Alvarez with 22, could break the tie in the Madrid derby.

Atlético de Madrid has only one injury missing: Koke Resurrección, their captain. Madrid will be without Carvajal, Ceballos, Militao, and Vallejo due to injury. Simeone has Azpilicueta back, and Ancelotti has Jude Bellingham, who could start.

Time and venue of the Atlético vs. Madrid match

The match will be played this Wednesday at 9 p.m. at the Metropolitano (Madrid).

Where can I watch today's match?

The Madrid derby will be broadcast on Orange Fútbol 1 (108) and on the Movistar platform, specifically on the channels LaLiga TV Bar, M+ Liga de Campeones (M60 O115), M+ Liga de Campeones (M180 O276) and Movistar Plus+ (M7). The report can also be read in the ARA newspaper.

Probable lineups for the match

Atlético de Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak, Llorente, Giménez, Lenglet, Javi Galán; Giuliano Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann and Julián Álvarez.

Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Mendy; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Brahim Díaz; Rodrygo, Vinicius and Mbappé.

Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland) and Tomasz Kwiatkowski (Poland) on VAR.