
Atletico Madrid Faces Real Madrid: Champions League Showdown Preview
A look into the Champions League Round of 16 matchup between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.
Hometown rivals clash once again in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 as Atletico Madrid prepares to host Real Madrid on Wednesday on Paramount+. Real Madrid previously won 2-1 at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and is coming off a 2-1 victory against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.
Atletico is looking to bounce back in front of their home fans, following a loss to Getafe after their Champions League defeat. A crucial match awaits at Metropolitano Stadium with a kickoff set for 4 p.m. ET.
Key Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, March 12
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- Live Stream: Paramount+ (7-day free trial)
CBS Sports Golazo Network will provide extensive coverage including highlights, analysis, and live matches as part of their soccer programming.
Expert Predictions
Before the match, check out picks from soccer expert Jon Eimer. Backing both teams to score with over 2.5 goals is predicted at -110 odds. Eimer notes both teams have consistently scored in their last meetings.
With Atletico’s top scorer Julian Alvarez expected to perform well, the chance for a high-scoring encounter looks promising.
Conclusion
Watch Atletico Madrid seek redemption in this pivotal Champions League contest. For broadcast details, visit Paramount+.