Real ⚔️ Atlético: A Look Back at 3️⃣ Unforgettable Clashes | OneFootball

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This Tuesday evening, Real Madrid hosts Atlético in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. It's an opportunity for us to look back on three memorable clashes between these two rivals.

Atlético 4-2 Real Madrid (Copa del Rey - 2024)

The last memorable confrontation between the two teams dates back to January 2024. At the Wanda Metropolitano, the two teams met in a completely crazy round of 16.

After a 2-2 score at the end of regular time, the two Madrid clubs went into extra time, where the Colchoneros emerged victorious, thanks notably to a splendid goal by Antoine Griezmann.

Atlético 0-3 Real Madrid (LaLiga - 2016)

Against Atlético, Cristiano Ronaldo never missed a match.

During a classic league derby, the Portuguese shocked the football world by scoring a hat-trick on his neighbor's turf. The celebration remained even more iconic than the performance itself.

Real Madrid 4-1 Atlético (Champions League - 2014)

Probably the most famous clash between these two clubs. During the 2014 Champions League final, the two Madrid clubs met in Lisbon for the ultimate prize.

While the Colchoneros led the score for almost the entire match, Sergio Ramos equalized for Real Madrid at the end of regular time, taking both teams into extra time.

During extra time, Diego Costa's teammates collapsed, losing 4-1 at the final whistle.

Fun fact? It was already Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone on the benches of the two teams.

Will the upcoming clash between the two clubs in this Champions League round of 16 go down in history? We await your opinion in the comments.

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