Real Madrid qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League in style after a memorable victory over Manchester City. Buoyed by a Kylian Mbappé in a state of grace, the Merengues eliminated the reigning champions and continue their quest for another European crown. This Friday, Carlo Ancelotti’s men found out their next opponents.
The draw for the Round of 16 could have offered Real Madrid a clash with Bayer Leverkusen, but in the end it is a far more intense clash that awaits Carlo Ancelotti’s men: a Madrid derby against Atlético. It’s a duel that’s always electric, especially as this choice corresponds to the wishes of Kylian Mbappé himself.
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Mbappé out to avenge Vinicius Jr
Just after Real Madrid had qualified, Mbappé made no secret of his preference for facing Atlético Madrid in the Round of 16. ‘I want the derby,’ he said, expressing his desire to take on the local rivals and exact revenge on Vinicius Jr, who is often targeted in encounters between the two clubs.
The first leg matches will take place on 4, 5, 11 and 12 March, while the return legs will be played on 18, 19, 25 and 26 March. These are key dates for Real Madrid, who are determined to win and continue their quest for another Champions League title. This duel promises to be one of the most eagerly awaited of the Round of 16. With Mbappé eager for a fight and the historic rivalry between the two Madrid clubs, the clash between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid promises to be a mouth-watering one. All eyes will be on this double confrontation, which promises spectacle and intensity.
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