UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid prediction, live streaming and lineups

Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid on March 4, 2025, is poised to be a significant encounter in the knockout stages of the tournament. According to predictions from Opta Analyst, Real Madrid holds a favorable chance of winning at approximately 49.5% . The team's historical performance in knockout matches underscores their strength, having lost only once in their last seventeen fixtures. In contrast, Atlético Madrid has struggled in recent away knockout-stage encounters, losing their last three. Key players such as Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior for Real Madrid will be crucial for their success in this match.

Real Madrid, the reigning European champions, earned their way into the round of 16 by beating Premier League side Manchester City 6-3 on aggregate in the playoff round after a subpar (by their standards) saw them finish 11th (out of 36) in the brand new league phase format. Atletico Madrid, by comparison, finished 5th and earned a bye from the first knockout round

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Julian Alvarez scored from the penalty spot but Kylian Mbappe bagged his first goal in the Madrid derby to earn a point.

Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Valverde, Rudiger, Asencio, Mendy; Tchouameni, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Diaz, Vinicius; Mbappe

Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup: Oblak; Molina, Le Normand, Gimenez, Galan; Llorente, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Griezmann, Alvarez

Despite these statistics favoring Real Madrid, CBS Sports offers a more conservative prediction of a 1-1 draw based on their previous meetings this season . This assessment highlights the competitive nature of derby matches where form can be secondary to rivalry intensity. Both coaches are expected to implement tactical strategies that exploit each other's weaknesses while emphasizing defensive solidity. The anticipated lineups reveal notable players such as Eduardo Camavinga and Kylian Mbappé for Real Madrid and Jan Oblak and Antoine Griezmann for Atlético (.

For viewers interested in live streaming options for this high-stakes match, UEFA's official website will provide coverage details . As both teams prepare for what promises to be an enthralling contest characterized by intense rivalry and tactical nuances, fans worldwide will eagerly await the kickoff at 21:00 CET.

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