Champions League duel: Real Madrid tames the city rival Atletico!

Champions League duel: Real Madrid tames the city rival Atletico!

In the round of 16 of the Champions League, David Alaba experienced a comeback in Real Madrid's starting eleven after he had to take a seat on the bench in the previous league match against Atletico. Together with Raul Asencio, Alaba formed a strong central defender duo. Real Madrid celebrated a 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano, with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. scored the gates for early lead. Rayo was only able to shorten a controversial slat commuter from Pedro Diaz shortly before half-time to 1: 2, as reported.

Meanwhile playful Atletico Madrid in an exciting encounter at Getafe at Getafe the chance to jump to the top of the table. Alexander Sörloth put the guests in the lead by penalty, but in the final phase Atletico conceded two late goals from Mauro Arambarri in the 88th and 92nd minute and lost 1: 2. This defeat means that Atletico is now a point behind Barcelona and Real Madrid. Coach Diego Simeone is under pressure because, despite a promising start, his team was not able to win the hoped -for victory, according to Sports.yahoo.com .

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In addition, the home game of Barcelona against Osasuna was due to the sudden death of the team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia. A replacement date has not yet been determined. In the coming week, Atletico and Real Madrid will meet in the second leg of the Champions League. An exciting duel that will continue to heat the rivalry between the two teams. ÖFB team boss Ralf Rangnick will meanwhile announced his squad for the upcoming Nation League games against Serbia, in which Alaba could also play an important role.