Real Madrid will renew their fierce rivalry with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16 after the draw was conducted on Friday at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

This Madrid derby promises to be another thrilling chapter in their historic European battles.

The first leg is scheduled for March 4 or 5, with the return fixture set for March 11 or 12. Unlike other teams that finished among the top eight in the league phase and earned the right to play the second leg at home, Los Blancos will need to fight for qualification as visitors in the decisive match.

Should Carlo Ancelotti’s men overcome Atletico, they will set up a quarter-final showdown against either Arsenal or PSV.

Looking further ahead, if Real Madrid advance past the quarter-finals, they could face one of PSG, Club Brugge, Liverpool, or Aston Villa in the semi-finals.

With their rich Champions League pedigree, Real Madrid will be aiming to navigate this challenging route and take another step toward adding a 15th European crown to their collection.