Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The match kicked off at 20:00 UTC in a European derby that has defined Spanish football for a decade. The result gave Carlo Ancelotti’s side a narrow advantage heading into the second leg at the Metropolitano, setting up a tense return fixture in the Spanish capital.

For Real Madrid, this win at home was vital in a Champions League campai...