Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid Prepare for Decisive Champions League Clash

With Real Madrid holding a narrow 2-1 lead, both teams emphasize mental readiness and tactical precision ahead of the second leg in Madrid.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti plans five lineup changes, including the return of Thibaut Courtois, Ferland Mendy, Toni Rudiger, and Fede Valverde, alongside rookie Raul Asencio in defense.
Kylian Mbappé, who faced criticism for his performance in the first leg, aims to build on his recent La Liga goal as Real Madrid seeks to secure a quarterfinal spot.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone expressed confidence in his team's ability to overturn the deficit, emphasizing composure and the support of their passionate home crowd.
Ancelotti highlighted the importance of mental strength over technical skill in the event of a penalty shootout, drawing on his past Champions League successes.
Both coaches anticipate a tightly contested match, with Ancelotti and Simeone acknowledging the small margins that often decide encounters between the two rivals.