Simeone's Atletico aim to defy history in Champions League meeting with Real
History suggests there will be nothing easy about Atletico Madrid's bid to beat Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League, but manager Diego Simeone said he senses an opportunity for his side to end their disastrous run against their rivals.
In-form Atletico Madrid looks to end its Champions League slump against city rival Real Madrid
Madrid has been a thorn for Atletico in the Champions League over the years, beating the city rival in two finals and eliminating it from the competition the other two times they faced off in the knockout rounds.
After a long break, the UEFA Champions League is back, with the 16 teams remaining playing for the quarterfinals across two legs in March.
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