Good evening everybody and welcome to another MARCA in English live blog, this time taking you through the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid from the Estadio Metropolitano.

After a thrilling first encounter at the Bernabeu, where Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory thanks to Brahim Diaz's late winner, all eyes will now turn to the Metropolitano as Diego Simeone's side seeks to overturn the deficit. However, despite Real's upper hand, Atletico have plenty of reasons to be optimistic as they return home -- a venue that has become a fortress in European competitions.

Indeed, Atletico boast an unbeaten home record in Champions League knockout ties that spans 28 years, having not suffered defeat since Ajax visited the old Vicente Calderon in 1997. Impressively, Simeone's side has managed to turn around three previous knockout ties at home after first-leg defeats, including a memorable comeback last season against Inter Milan at this very stage.

Although Real Madrid have dominated past European clashes, including Champions League finals in 2014 and 2016, and a semi-final win in 2017, Atletico have beaten their city rivals in four of the last five cup meetings -- a run that will give them confidence heading into this decisive leg.

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Where to watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid?

For fans in the United Kingdom, Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid can be seen on TNT Sports 1 (discovery+). Fans in Ireland can tune in via RTE, Virgin and Livescore.

US-based fans will be able to see Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid on CBS and TUDN.

What time does Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid start?

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid is a 21:00 CET kick-off, which is local time in Spain. That means fans in the UK and Ireland can watch the game at 20:00 GMT.

Fans in the USA can tune in to watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid at 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT.

TEAM NEWS

Atletico will be without captain Koke, but otherwise, Simeone has a nearly full squad to choose from. Cesar Azpilicueta is back, and Nahuel Molina and Robin Le Normand may keep their places after starting in the first leg.

Julian Alvarez, whose goal in Madrid was his seventh in nine Champions League games this season, will lead the line alongside Antoine Griezmann.

For Real Madrid, Jude Bellingham returns from suspension, likely pushing match-winner Brahim Diaz to the bench. Dani Ceballos, Dani Carvajal, and Eder Militao remain sidelined, but Antonio Rudiger and Thibaut Courtois are set to return.

Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Rodrygo are expected to lead the attack, with midfield support from Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.