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Champions League-Kracher: Madrid derby and BVB on the upper!
On March 3, 2025, the Champions League round of 16 begins with exciting games, including the city derby Real against Atletico.
Champions League-Kracher: Madrid derby and BVB on the upper!
The round of 16 of the Champions League starts on Tuesday and football fans can look forward to gripping duels! A highlight is the exciting Madrid city derby where Real Madrid meets Atlético Madrid. This encounter is not only a classic, but also a repetition of the finals from 2014 and 2016, all of which were won by the "royal". Atlético has recently shown a strong form, under the leadership of coach Diego Simeone, the team lost only one of the last 26 competitive games, most recently they won 1-0 against Athletic Bilbao. The coach emphasizes the modesty of his players - a virtue that opens up promising perspectives this season, such as oe24.at reported.
The other encounters promise as much excitement. Borussia Dortmund meets Lille, while FC Bruges welcomes Aston Villa and Arsenal is a guest at PSV Eindhoven. Dortmund shows up in ascending form and already secured two victories in the Bundesliga without conceding a goal. Niko Kovac, the Dortmund coach, warns of Lille, who, despite a defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, remains a serious opponent. Aston Villa, currently in tenth place in the Premier League, can look back on a mixed season, but made it to the FA Cup quarter-finals. Club Bruges, on the other hand, impressed with the elimination of Atalanta in the play-offs, which makes the upcoming contest even more exciting, like that BBC reports.