Real Madrid face another stiff test in their quest to defend their UEFA Champions League title, facing crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid in the round of 16. The reigning champions are in the last 16 after knocking out 2023 winners Manchester City in a 6-3 aggregate win in the knockout phase playoffs,

Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz scored a second-half winner as the hosts edged out neighbours Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a scrappy first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.

Real Madrid plays Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg. The first leg takes place at the Santiago Bernabeu on March 4. It's a monumental Madrid derby in the Champions League with a semi-final spot at stake.