Real Madrid had emphatically beaten Manchester City 3-1 to go through to the last 16 of the Champions League. After a difficult start in the competition -- losing to Lille, AC Milan and Liverpool, and missing out on the top eight -- anything now seemed possible.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will make four changes when his team faces crosstown foe Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday.

The 2024-25 Champions League Round of 16 kicks off Tuesday, with the Madrid derby headlining the day's action. Reigning champions Real Madrid will begin their title defense in earnest when they face rivals Atletico Madrid in the first leg.