Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid reconvene for the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash on Wednesday night at the Metropolitano Stadium.
📅 Match Date: March 13, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 1:45 AM
🏟 Venue: Metropolitano Stadium
Atletico Madrid’s Performance
Atletico Madrid come into this match after a frustrating 3-2 defeat to Getafe in La Liga, where they conceded two late goals despite leading in the 88th minute. That result saw them slip to third in the league standings, increasing the importance of this fixture for their season.
Simeone’s men have a strong history of overturning deficits at home in the Champions League knockout rounds. They did so at this stage last season against Inter Milan, and with a passionate Metropolitano crowd behind them, they will be confident of staging another comeback.
Atleti are unbeaten in their last 18 home games in the knockout stages of the Champions League, with their last such defeat dating back to 1997. This record will serve as a massive psychological boost as they look to eliminate the reigning European champions.
Real Madrid’s Performance
Real Madrid may have won the first leg, but they will need to be at their best to finish the job at the Metropolitano. Carlo Ancelotti’s men edged past Rayo Vallecano 2-1 in La Liga last weekend, but their performance was underwhelming, with Rayo dominating possession and outshooting them 20-10.
Despite their struggles, Real Madrid’s pedigree in the UEFA Champions League makes them favorites. They have won a record 300 matches in the competition and have a near-perfect record when winning the first leg of a knockout tie, advancing in 21 of their last 22 such instances.
However, Los Blancos have historically struggled at Atletico’s new home, winning just three of their last 17 matches there. They are also winless in three European visits to Atletico, which adds another layer of difficulty to this fixture.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- This will be the 239th meeting between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid in all competitions.
- Real Madrid have won 116 of those encounters, while Atletico have claimed 59 victories, with 63 matches ending in a draw.
- Atletico Madrid are unbeaten in their last five cup meetings with Real Madrid, winning four of them.
- Atletico have not lost a home game in the Champions League knockout rounds in 28 years (18 matches unbeaten).
- Real Madrid have won their last five Champions League knockout matches and are currently on a 10-game unbeaten run in the knockout stage.
Match Prediction
Atletico Madrid will be a formidable challenge at home, and their unbeaten knockout-stage record at the Metropolitano will give them hope. Real Madrid, however, have a history of finding ways to advance in the Champions League, especially under Ancelotti.
This match is expected to be fiercely contested, with Atletico pushing hard for an equalizer in the tie. However, Real Madrid’s experience and tactical discipline should see them hold out for a draw, which will be enough to send them through to the quarter-finals.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid (Real Madrid advance 3-2 on aggregate)
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Score808
✅ Live7HD
✅ Epics Sports
