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Real Madrid are looking to reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in three seasons as they face an exciting Atalanta side tonight.
Los Blancos are the most successful team in the competition with 22 wins and claimed three in a row between 2016 and 2018, but Ajax and Man City have proved too strong at this stage during the past two campaign.
In Atalanta this time, Zinedine Zidane’s injury-hit side will know they are facing an up and coming outfit. The Italians won at Anfield in November and were within touching distance of the quarter-finals last year.
Date, time and venue
Atalanta vs Real Madrid is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off tonight, February 24, 2021.
The match will be held behind closed doors at Stadio di Bergamo .
How to watch
TV channel: Tonight’s match will be televised on BT Sport.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the website or BT Sport app.
Team news
Joakim Maehle is expected to deputise for right-wing back Hans Hateboer in Atalanta's only fitness concern.
It couldn't be more different for Real Madrid, with Karim Benzema the latest injury casulty.
Eden Hazard, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Rodrygo, Eder Militao, Daniel Carvajal and Federico Valverde are all missing.
Prediction: Atalanta 2-2 Real Madrid
I fancy a cracker in Bergamo. Atalanta are a fantastic side, while Real Madrid have the pedigree but are struggling with injury. Goals are to be expected.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
This is the first meeting between the two teams.
Bettings odds and tips (subject to change)
- Atalanta: 13/10
- Draw: 27/10
- Real Madrid: 2/1
Odds via Betfair Exchange. Click here to find out more.