Spanish rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are set for a thrilling UEFA Champions League clash at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Both sides are packed with talent and will be eager to gain the upper hand in this crucial knockout fixture.
📅 Match Date: March 5, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 1:45 AM
🏟 Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
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Real Madrid’s Form
Real Madrid currently sits third in La Liga and has struggled to meet expectations on the domestic front. Their recent 2-1 defeat to Real Betis has put them under pressure, making this Champions League clash a must-win to restore confidence.
Atletico Madrid’s Form
Atletico Madrid has been a strong contender in La Liga, with a solid 1-0 win against Athletic Bilbao over the weekend. Diego Simeone’s side has gained momentum and will look to break their poor knockout record against Real Madrid in Europe.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
✅ Rivalry Record: Real Madrid has won 116 out of 238 matches against Atletico Madrid, while Atletico has 59 victories.
✅ Champions League Meetings: This will be their 10th encounter in the UCL, the joint-most between two teams from the same country in the competition’s history.
✅ Knockout Dominance: Real Madrid has eliminated Atletico Madrid in all five of their previous European knockout meetings.
✅ Recent Form in Europe: Atletico Madrid has won their last two Champions League matches against Real Madrid but had won only one of the previous eight encounters.
Match Prediction
Real Madrid’s recent form has been inconsistent, and they cannot afford another slip-up. However, their Champions League experience gives them an edge. Atletico Madrid, under Diego Simeone, has been resilient but struggles against Los Blancos in European knockout ties.
🔮 Prediction: Real Madrid 3-2 Atletico Madrid
Where to Watch from Nepal
📺 Live on: Score808, Live7HD, Epics Sports
