Coach Carlo Ancelotti's insistence on allowing the brilliantly-talented Madrid players freedom keeps paying off, even if it can be risky

Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann headline Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid's combined starting lineup for the Champions League.

The Madrid derby takes center stage in the round of 16 of the Champions League, with Atletico Madrid in a commanding position to try to finally get the best of rival Real Madrid in the European competition.

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Real Madrid have been hit with a €30,000 ($31,130) fine and a partial stadium closure -- suspended for two years -- by UEFA over "discriminatory behaviour" by fans in their Champions League game with Manchester City at the Bernabéu last month.

UEFA has taken action against Real Madrid following discriminatory behaviour from a section of their supporters during the Champions League clash against Manchester City. According to a report from

UEFA has imposed a suspended two-year partial stadium closure on Real Madrid after fans allegedly directed homophobic chants at Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola

UEFA have fined Real Madrid after their fans sang homophobic chants directed at Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola. The incident happened during Madrid’s 3-1 win over City in the Champions League play-off second leg in February.

Real Madrid have been hit with a suspended stadium ban and a €30,000 fine after being founded guilty of discriminatory behaviour towards Pep Guardiola