Real Madrid face another stiff test in their quest to defend their UEFA Champions League title, facing crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid in the round of 16. The reigning champions are in the last 16 after knocking out 2023 winners Manchester City in a 6-3 aggregate win in the knockout phase playoffs,

Under Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid became the first and only team to win three Champions League titles in a row. Led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid defeated Atlético Madrid, Juventus and Liverpool in three consecutive Champions League finals from 2016 to 2018.

Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in London to secure the trophy after an incredible 2023-24 season. Carlo Ancelotti's side extended their record as the most successful club in the history of the competition.