Atletico Madrid faces an uphill battle against bitter rival Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League last 16 tie, needing to overcome a one-goal deficit to advance. Real won the first leg 2-1, with Brahim Diaz scoring a crucial goal. Atletico has never won the European trophy and has been eliminated by Real in previous seasons.
Elsewhere, Arsenal hold a comfortable lead over PSV Eindhoven, while Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund are in good positions in their respective ties. Real Madrid are in good form in La Liga, with attacking players Mbappé and VinÃcius Júnior scoring in their recent match against Rayo Vallecano.
Real coach Carlo Ancelotti is confident in his team’s chances, while Atletico’s manager Diego Simeone believes in his players’ determination to progress in the Champions League. The match marks the fourth Madrid derby this season, with both teams facing each other in La Liga as well.
In other matches, Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Borussia Dortmund are all looking strong. Emery remains cautious despite Villa’s 3-1 win in the first leg, acknowledging that anything can happen in football. The round of 16 tie between Lille and Dortmund is evenly poised, with the winner set to face Barcelona in the next round.
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