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.

Bellingham’s (sanctioned) absence will be important. It is Real Madrid with players in a lot of experience. They know how to play these

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.

Jude Bellingham will not be playing for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League as he is serving a suspension. The huge Madrid derby comes at the last 16 of this season’s Champions League after Real knocked Manchester City out in the knockout play-off round.

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 did not train with the rest of the squad ahead of a busy week for Real Madrid, sparking injury concerns.

Real Madrid will face Atletico Madrid for the first leg of the2024/2025 UEFA Champions League round of 16. Here, you can check out the probable lineups for this interesting game.

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