Real Madrid v Atletico - as it happened
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Champions League 2024/25 last-16 first leg between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. Who's ready for Europe's Madrid derby?
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Match report in news
End of match
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90'FT (2-1): Despite Atletico's attempts to regain control, Brahim Diaz sealed the win for Madrid, capitalising on a clever pass in the box. All eyes will now be on the second leg as the tie remains very much alive. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
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90'Three minutes added!
Substitution
at Real Madrid
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89'Real Madrid sub: Brahim Diaz is replaced by Endrick.
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83'Real Madrid sub: Valverde is replaced by Lucas Vazquez.
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81'Madrid are focused on defending their lead, while Atletico are working hard to maintain a solid defence and prevent the hosts from breaking through.
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79'Possession throughout the match has been evenly divided between both teams, reflecting how closely contested the game has been from the outset.
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76'Atletico double sub: Barrios and De Paul OUT. Correa and Sorloth IN.
Substitution
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71'Atletico sub: Griezmann makes way and Le Normand takes the field.
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70'Carlo Ancelotti is also contemplating further changes, likely of a defensive nature, to protect the hosts' lead.
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68'Corner-kick for Los Blancos! Mbappe receives the ball and attempts to pass it to his teammates, but they fail to capitalise on the corner.
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66'Vinicius Jr is eager to make an impact in this match and is putting in his best effort to deliver results.
Substitution
at Atlético
Substitution
at Atlético
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64'Atletico Madrid double sub: Giuliano and Lino OUT. Molina and Gallagher IN.
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63'One of the Madrid coaching staff has been shown a yellow card for directing abusive language at the referee.
Substitution
at Real Madrid
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62'Real Madrid sub: Eduardo Camavinga goes off and Luka Modric comes on.
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57'Brahim Diaz is booked by referee Clement Turpin for leaping over the barrier to celebrate his goal with the fans.
Goaaaaaal!
de Real Madrid en el 55'
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Statistics of Brahim Díaz in Champions League1120.18110
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55'GOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLL FOR MADRID! Brahim Diaz doubles the lead for Los Blancos, receiving a pass inside the box and finding just enough space to score!
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53'Atletico's De Paul has his effort from inside the box blocked by Ferland Mendy! What a shame!
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51'Corner-kick for Real Madrid! Brazilian forward Rodrygo takes it but nothing comes of it.
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49'Both teams are looking lively in the second half, with Madrid's attack making some promising moves at the moment.
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46'The second period staaaaaaaaaaaarts! No changes at the moment.
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45'HT (1-1): There's no time to add! Rodrygo opened the scoring for Real Madrid early on, but Atletico responded strongly, with Julian Alvarez netting a superb equaliser. With both teams creating chances and slowing the game towards the end of the first half, everything now remains to be decided in the second half.
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42'It seems neither team wants to take too many risks in these final minutes of the first half, opting for short passes to maintain possession and little more.
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40'Both teams are currently sharing possession and creating chances, though it seems Atletico are maintaining momentum better than Madrid.
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37'Los Blancos have slowed down considerably at this stage of the match. While Julian Alvarez's thunderbolt seemed almost inevitable, the gaps in Madrid's defence certainly played a role.
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35'Simeone has seized the opportunity after Julian Alvarez's goal to gather some of his players and issue fresh instructions.
Goaaaaaal!
de Atlético en el 32'
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Statistics of Julián Alvarez in Champions League1070.7100
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32'GOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR ATLETICO! Julian Alvarez scores a stunning strike from close range to bring the game back level after receiving a pass down the left flank. WHAT.A.WONDERSTRIKE!
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30'De Paul delivers a brilliant long pass to Julian Alvarez, but the Argentine striker fails to convert! Visitors will keep trying.
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28'Atletico are expertly putting Madrid under pressure, creating several promising chances to find an equaliser. What a tense clash!
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26'Real Madrid are slowing the tempo, with less urgency in their movements, also organising their defence to prevent their opponents from breaking through easily.
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24'Giuliano attempts to deliver a cross for Griezmann or Lino, but the ball goes wide.
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22'Vinicius Jr takes a shot from outside the box, but Oblak is quick to deny him.
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20'Javi Galan is causing problems for the Madrid defence down the left flank. The visitors are eager to get the game going again quickly!
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17'Valverde is everywhere! He's just denied Lino a great opportunity to level the score.
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15'In terms of possession, Atletico have a slight edge, but Real Madrid are eager to extend their lead, playing more direct, with longer passes.
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13'Los Blancos continue to pile pressure on Jan Oblak's goal, giving the visitors little chance to push forward.
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10'Diego Simeone's men are looking to hit back quickly on the counter, but they're struggling to keep hold of the ball.
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8'What a frantic start! The match has barely begun, and we've already seen the first goal at the Bernabeu. Atletico allowed the hosts too much space early on, and they've been punished for it.
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6'Real Madrid fans and players appeal for a penalty after Galan's challenge on Rodrygo during a dangerous attacking move by the Brazilian, but the referee waves play on.
Goaaaaaal!
de Real Madrid en el 4'
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Statistics of Rodrygo in Champions League1250.42200
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4'GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLL FOR REAL MADRID! Valverde delivers a sublime cross, and Rodrygo finishes brilliantly to open the scoring!
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1'Real Madrid get us going in white from left to right while Atletico Madrid are in red and blue!
Start of match
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PRVWAtletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak (GK); Galan, Lenglet, Gimenez, Llorente; De Paul, Barrios, Lino, Griezmann, Alvarez and Giuliano.
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PRVWReal Madrid starting XI: Courtois (GK); Valverde, Rudiger, Asencio, Mendy; Tchouameni, Camavinga, Brahim; Rodrygo, Vinicius and Mbappe.
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PRVWAtletico Madrid possible lineup: Oblak (GK); Molina, Le Normand, Gimenez, Galan; Llorente, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann and Alvarez.
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PRVWReal Madrid possible lineup: Courtois (GK); Valverde, Rudiger, Asencio, Mendy; Tchouameni, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Diaz, Vinicius; Mbappe.
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PRVWUEFA confirmed on Sunday that Clement Turpin will referee the first leg (21.00 CET), and fellow Jerome Brisard will be the VAR.
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PRVWThe Argentina international has become Atletico's key attacking threat after arriving from Manchester City last summer and will lead the line for them at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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PRVWFor Atletico Madrid it has been a repetitious and painful tale whenever they have faced city rivals Real Madrid in Europe, but they signed Julian Alvarez to try and rip up the script.
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PRVWAtletico have never won the Champions League, finishing as runners-up on three occasions, while Real Madrid are considered the 'kings of Europe' and Catalan giants Barcelona have lifted the trophy five times.
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PRVWReal Madrid beat Simeone's Atletico in the 2014 and 2016 Champions League finals as well as the 2017 semi-finals, 2015 quarters and on the only other occasion they have met in the competition, in the 1959 semis.
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PRVWMeanwhile, Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone admitted city rivals Real Madrid have the more illustrious history but backed his own team to deliver ahead of their tantalising Champions League last-16 derby clash on Tuesday.
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PRVWAncelotti said the French striker had a chance of matching all-time Real Madrid top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy, as long as he worked hard.
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PRVWThe 15-time record winners of the top European club competition are favourites to progress against Atletico, whom they beat in the 2014 and 2016 finals, in no small part thanks to Mbappe's explosion.
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PRVWMbappe and Bellingham scored at City and Vinicius was named man of the match. Mbappe then netted a brilliant hat-trick at home to seal a 6-3 aggregate victory.
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PRVWMadrid's struggles forced them into the new play-off round, where they faced English champions Manchester City. Finally firing on all cylinders, the holders hit six goals over the two legs.
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PRVWAncelotti has a reputation for getting the most out of his squad. Last season, he replaced forward Karim Benzema with central midfielder Bellingham, which worked well.
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PRVWFrench superstar Kylian Mbappe joined last season's trident of Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes and both the former Paris Saint-Germain striker and Madrid's squad needed time to adapt to the change.
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PRVWLos Blancos host Diego Simeone's Atletico side on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu in the last 16 first leg, with the return at the Metropolitano stadium across town on March 12.
Pre-match
04 March 2025, 21:00
Referee: Clement Turpin | VAR: Jérôme Brisard
Stadium: Santiago Bernabéu
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PRVWHello everyone and welcome to live coverage of the Champions League 2024/25 last-16 first leg between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain!