Real Madrid defeated Atlético Madrid for the first time this season in the biggest game of Los Blancos' European title defense. Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid faced off in the Champions League just one month after the two sides recorded a 1–1 draw in La Liga.

Real Madrid were able to take care of business at home in the round of 16 of the Champions League, seeing off Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday in the first leg. Excellent finishes took hold all around but Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo took center stage to Julian Alvarez's goal leading to the final result in this derby clash.

Fireworks are expected as two Spanish giants go head-to-head on Tuesday in a difficult to predict last 16 Champions League tie between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. Currently in third place in La Liga,