Real Madrid face another stiff test in their quest to defend their UEFA Champions League title, facing crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid in the round of 16. The reigning champions are in the last 16 after knocking out 2023 winners Manchester City in a 6-3 aggregate win in the knockout phase playoffs,

Coach Carlo Ancelotti's insistence on allowing the brilliantly-talented Madrid players freedom keeps paying off, even if it can be risky

It’s almost 11 years since Real Madrid won their 10th European Cup with a last-gasp victory over their city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Lisbon final. What became of that iconic team? Carlo Ancelotti is back in the Madrid hot seat and has since delivered another two Champions League trophies since he returned for a second stint in 2021.