Ancelotti's key fitness call for the first leg centred on Swiss Army knife star Fede Valverde who missed out against Real Betis due to a muscle injury. The Uruguayan shook of any last minute concerns to captain Ancelotti's team to victory against Diego Simeone as he once again covered superbly at right-back for Los Blancos.

Real Madrid might be favorites both for their Champions League round of 16 tie against crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid but also for the competition as a whole. However, their next step towards the final in late May will surely be all the harder without Jude Bellingham.

Real Madrid must host Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 without their best playmaker, Jude Bellingham.

Real Madrid hosts Atletico at the Santiago Bernabeu in the last 16 first leg, with the return at the Metropolitano stadium across town on March 12.

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A claim made by Bellingham after Madrid's Champions League win against Man City shows how valued Rodrygo is - but it's no surprise

Jude Bellingham reckons Luka Modric is ‘from a different planet’ after the39-year-old scored a stunning goal for Real Madrid on Sunday. The veteran midfielder opened the scoring for his team in a 2-0 win over Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga.

Jude Bellingham is suspended for Real Madrid's clash with Real Betis after receiving a straight red card against Osasuna.