Atlético de Madrid is facing one of the most demanding stretches of the season, with a packed schedule of crucial matches that will determine its fate in LaLiga, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey.

Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke to the media ahead of the team’s La Liga clash with Valencia, but the press conference also came shortly after the Champions League pitched the Rojiblancos against Real Madrid in the last 16.

Spanish rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have been drawn together in the round of 16 of the Champions League.

For the fourth time in the last decade, Real Madrid will meet Atlético Madrid in the Champions League knockout stage. Real Madrid punched their tickets to the Champions League round of 16 after defeating Manchester City 6–3 on aggregate.

Real Madrid will face Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 for a spot in the quarterfinals. Fans have shared their thoughts about the game.

Holders Real Madrid will face city rivals Atletico Madrid in a heated clash in the Champions League after the draw for the last 16 was made on Friday afternoon. Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are set to collide in an all-German showdown,

Real Madrid will likely meet Atlético Madrid, Arsenal and Liverpool on the way to the 2025 Champions League final.