Real Madrid Faces Atletico Without Bellingham, Five Players at Suspension Risk

Real Madrid will face Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, but will be without key midfielder Jude Bellingham, who is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. In addition to Bellingham, Dani Ceballos is sidelined with an injury, leaving the squad short in midfield. Five other players, including Luka Modric and Aurelien Tchouameni, are at risk of missing the second leg if they receive a yellow card in the first match. Real Madrid eliminated Manchester City in the playoffs, while Atletico is nearly at full strength for the clash. The match holds significant implications, as both teams vie for dominance in the Spanish capital. The stakes are high, with additional yellow card concerns looming over several players as the tournament progresses.