Champions League schedule 13/3: Madrid battle
Early morning of March 13, the Champions League continued with the second leg of the round of 16. The highlight match was the Madrid derby between Atletico and Real, deciding the ticket to the quarterfinals.
Madrid vs Champions League
The 2024-25 Champions League is entering a dramatic phase with the second leg of the Round of 16 taking place in the early morning of March 13. After this series of matches, the last 4 teams to qualify for the quarterfinals will be officially revealed.
The highlight of this round of matches is the confrontation between the two Madrid teams – Atletico and Real. The Madrid derby will take place at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium at 3am. Real Madrid have a big advantage after winning 2-1 at home at the Bernabeu in the first leg. However, given the fierce nature of this match, the final result can only be decided after 90 minutes or even a penalty shootout.
Other notable matches
At the same time as the match in Madrid, Arsenal will host PSV Eindhoven at the Emirates Stadium. After a resounding 7-1 win in the first leg, the English representative is almost one foot in the quarter-finals.
Aston Villa also have a big advantage when hosting Club Brugge at Villa Park. In the first leg, the English team won away from home, helping them confidently aim for a ticket to the next round.
The earliest match in this series is between Lille and Dortmund. The two teams drew 1-1 in the first leg, making the rematch unpredictable as both teams have a chance to qualify for the quarter-finals.
With these intense confrontations, fans are sure to witness an exciting and emotional night of football.