Madrid, March 11 -- There will be high-tension, intensity and drama assured on Wednesday night
as Atletico Madrid looks to overturn a 2-1 defeat from the first leg of the Champions League last-16 derby against local rival, Real Madrid.
Atletico was arguably the better side a week ago in Real's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, but was undone by goals from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz, which highlighted Real's attacking threat.
Atletico will be without club captain, Koke for the return leg as he remains sidelined with a muscle injury, but coach Diego Simeone will still be able to field a strong side with Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann leading the attack and Alexander Sorloth waiting his chance on the subs' bench.
There is a slight fitness d...