The Atletico coach Diego Simeone had not anticipated seeing Brahim in Madrid's starting lineup but ended up cursing a familiar foe

Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz scored a second-half winner as the hosts edged out neighbours Atletico Madrid 2-1 in a scrappy first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on Tuesday after Julian Alvarez had cancelled out Rodrygo's opener.

A superb goal from Brahim Diaz helped Real Madrid maintain its dominance of the Madrid derby on Europe's biggest stage with a 2-1 victory over bitter rival Atletico in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday.

Real Madrid has the advantage in the Champions League Round of 16 tie against Atletico Madrid thanks to a 2-1 win at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The winning goal on the night was scored by Brahim Diaz,

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 hold a slender lead over rivals Atletico after a trio of great goals from Rodrygo, Julian Alvarez and Brahim Diaz