Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid are set for a thrilling UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash. With both teams aiming for a spot in the semifinals, historical stats, recent form, and key player battles could shape the outcome of this highly anticipated Madrid derby.

1. Real Madrid Holds the Edge in European History

In 11 European meetings, Real Madrid has won six matches, while Atlético Madrid has won three, with two draws. Los Blancos have scored 18 goals, while Los Rojiblancos have netted 12.

2. Atlético’s Home Dominance in the Champions League

Atlético Madrid has won eight of its last nine home matches in the UEFA Champions League, with the only exception being a 3-1 loss to Lille. Recent victories include:

✅ 2-1 vs. Bayer Leverkusen
✅ 6-0 vs. Celtic
✅ 2-0 vs. Lazio
✅ 3-2 vs. Feyenoord

3. Real Madrid’s Strong Away Form in Champions League

Real Madrid is on a three-game winning streak away from home, defeating:

✅ Manchester City (2-3)
✅ Brest (0-3)
✅ Atalanta (2-3)

They have bounced back from earlier group stage losses to Liverpool (2-0) and Lille (1-0).

4. Atlético’s Knockout Comeback History

Diego Simeone’s side has overturned 13 of 25 European knockout ties after losing the first leg.
When the first-leg defeat was 2-1, like now, Atlético advanced in six of seven cases.

5. Real Madrid’s Track Record After Winning the First Leg

Los Blancos have progressed in 49 of 62 European knockout ties after winning the first leg at home.
However, when their first-leg win was 2-1, they only advanced in 3 of 5 cases and were eliminated in the last two, including the 2002-03 Champions League semifinals against Juventus.

6. Mbappé vs. Julián Álvarez: A Clash of Elite Goal Scorers

• Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid): 29 goals in 42 matches.
• Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid): 22 goals in 42 matches, despite playing fewer minutes than Mbappé.

7. Jude Bellingham’s Struggles Against Atlético Madrid

The English midfielder has never scored in six matches against Atlético.
His record: 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses.

8. Jan Oblak Set to Match Casillas’ Derby Record

Jan Oblak will equal Iker Casillas as the goalkeeper with the most Madrid derby appearances (34).
Against Real Madrid, Oblak has conceded 44 goals and kept 8 clean sheets.

9. Simeone vs. Ancelotti: A Tactical Battle

In 27 meetings between Diego Simeone and Carlo Ancelotti:

• Ancelotti has won 10 times.
• Simeone has won 9 times.
• They have drawn 8 times.

10. Penalty Shootout History: Who Has the Edge?

• Atlético Madrid has won 3 of 7 penalty shootouts in European competitions.
• Real Madrid has won 3 of 5, including the 2016 Champions League final against Atlético.

With a potential semifinal clash against Arsenal on the line, this Madrid derby is shaping up to be one of the most exciting matches in the UEFA Champions League this season. Will Real Madrid capitalize on their first-leg advantage, or will Atlético Madrid stage another historic comeback?