Real Madrid were able to take care of business at home in the round of 16 of the Champions League, seeing off Atletico Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday in the first leg. Excellent finishes took hold all around but Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo took center stage to Julian Alvarez's goal leading to the final result in this derby clash.

Real Madrid defeated Atlético Madrid for the first time this season in the biggest game of Los Blancos' European title defense. Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid faced off in the Champions League just one month after the two sides recorded a 1–1 draw in La Liga.

The stakes are raised for the Madrid Derby as Real Madrid battles Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 today. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free.