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Ramos ready to steal a share of Messi's spotlight

With Sergio Ramos getting recovered from his injury he is ready to share the limelight of Lionel Messi at PSG before their UCL match.

Jan 12, 2022, 9:11 PM4 min read

The draw for the Champions League last-16 was quite some spectacle, with UEFA deciding that the event was so good they would hold it twice. In truth, they were backed into that corner by some technical gremlins.

Paris Saint-Germain were, however, front and centre on each occasion, with there no stopping the French title holders when it comes to making headlines around the world. If anyone was capable of shifting some of the attention away from the gaffes that led to a redraw, it was a star-studded side from Parc des Princes.

First up they were paired with Manchester United, allowing the watching world to get excited – albeit briefly – about a Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo reunion. That contest was soon wiped out as efforts were made to ensure that the right balls ended up in the right pots.

Read Also: Most career goals in football history: Messi overtakes Pele

The second time around, PSG were lined up alongside Real Madrid. If anything, that contest whets the appetite even more than a meeting with Red Devils from Old Trafford. There are intriguing subplots aplenty to be found in a contest that pitches Les Rouge et Bleu into combat with Los Blancos.

Ramos is ready to steal a share of Messi's spotlight - Sportz Point
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Read Also: From delivery guy to UCL hope for AC Milan, Messias' story will inspire everyone

Picking a winner at this stage is almost impossible, given the obvious qualities of two star-studded outfits, with online betting markets focused on the Champions League at William Hill making PSG slight favourites at 8/11 to progress, against the evens offered on Madrid.

Somebody will, over the course of two legs, be required to step up and make a match-altering contribution, allowing a place in the quarter-finals to be secured.

Who will star?

Plenty of eyes will be on Messi again, with the mercurial Argentine having proven to be a serious thorn in Real's side down the years. Those in the Spanish capital will still have nightmares about the South American following his record-setting stint at Clasico foes Barcelona.

He does, however, boast a supporting cast in Paris that shifts some of the focus away from him. The likes of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar will not be happy to slip into the shadows. The latter is another ex-Barca superstar, meaning old rivalries will be rekindled, while there is plenty to suggest that the former will be turning out at Santiago Bernabeu next season.

It is, however, the presence of Sergio Ramos in PSG's squad that really captures the imagination. The World Cup-winning centre-half spent 16 years with Real prior to making a move to France as a free agent in the summer of 2021.

He took in 671 appearances, scored over 100 goals and won 22 major honours, with the captain's armband held for six campaigns. A modern-day great gave blood, sweat and tears to the Madrid cause and severing such strong ties will be tough.

Ramos has, however, vowed to "die for PSG" as he prepares to encounter familiar faces. He has never been one to back down from a challenge and will look to put all friendships and pleasantries to one side once he crosses that white line.

It may be down to Messi and Co to sprinkle attacking magic dust over the most prominent of continental stages, but Ramos has history when it comes to delivering on the big occasion and – given his past allegiances to Real – it is safe to assume that he will be stealing a large chunk of the spotlight.

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Villarreal CF vs Real Madrid CF Highlights La Liga 2024-25: Kylian Mbappe's brace helps Real Madrid secure three points to get back to the top of the table | VIL 1-2 RMA

Catch the highlights of the Villarreal CF vs Real Madrid CF match of the La Liga 2024-25 at El Madrigal Stadium in Villarreal, Madrid.

Mar 15, 2025, 7:32 PM2 min read

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Hello and welcome to another La Liga night. Tonight, we will cover the high-intensity match-up in the La Liga as Villarreal CF will face Real Madrid CF at the El Madrigal Stadium in Villarreal, Spain.

Villarreal CF is currently fifth on the league table. They have accumulated 44 points with 12 wins, eight draws, and six losses from their opening 26 matches. They have a great chance of finishing in the top four and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next season. They suffered a shocking loss against Alaves in their last game and will look to get back to winning ways.

On the other hand, Real Madrid is placed second on the league table. They are level on points (57) with their rivals, FC Barcelona. Los Blancos qualified for the quarterfinals after an intense and controversial matchup against Atletico Madrid and can regain the top spot in the league with a win. The defending champions had an inconsistent run in the league recently, dropping seven points in their last five games.

So, sit back and relax as Swastik Debnath brings you the buildup, news, images, live scores, news, and updates of the Villarreal CF vs Real Madrid CF match from our webdesk.

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LIVE Updates

Mar 15, 2025, 7:26 PM

Laliga table after this match!

Mar 15, 2025, 7:24 PM

Final whistle blows! VIL 1-2 RMA

Mar 15, 2025, 7:22 PM

90+3' | Throw in to Villarreal

Mar 15, 2025, 7:20 PM

End of the regulation time | Extra 3 minutes added

Mar 15, 2025, 7:19 PM

90' Corner to Villarreal

Mar 15, 2025, 7:18 PM

89' | Corner to Villarreal

Mar 15, 2025, 7:17 PM

87' | Chance for Real Madrid

Arda Gula tries his luck with a long shot in the box but the angle was too narrow to find the back of the net

Mar 15, 2025, 7:14 PM

84' | Change for Villarreal

IN: Denis Suarez

OUT: Pape Gueye

Mar 15, 2025, 7:11 PM

82' | Change for Real Madrid

IN: Arda Guler

OUT: Fede Valverde

Mar 15, 2025, 7:09 PM

79' | Change for Villarreal!

IN: Dani Parejo

OUT:  Santi Comesana Veiga,

Mar 15, 2025, 7:08 PM

79' | Corner to Real Madrid

Mar 15, 2025, 7:07 PM

78'| Real Madrid is looking to hold on to ball

Mar 15, 2025, 7:05 PM

75' | Yellow Card to Villarreal

Foyth commits a foul on Vinicius, as the referee shows the Yellow to Foyth

Mar 15, 2025, 7:02 PM

72' | Offside

This time Mbappe is in an offside positon

Mar 15, 2025, 7:01 PM

71' | Offside

Vinicius is in an offside position.

Mar 15, 2025, 7:00 PM

69' | Real Madrid is looking to hold on to ball

With Villarreal keeping their defense tight, Real Madrid is looking to hold on to the ball and find the correct time to attack.

Mar 15, 2025, 6:56 PM

65' | Change for Real Madrid

IN: Luka Modric

OUT: Rodrygo

Mar 15, 2025, 6:55 PM

64 '| Double subs for Villarreal

OUT: Trevor Buchnan, Sergi Cardona 

IN: Yeremi Pino, Alfonso Pedraza

Mar 15, 2025, 6:53 PM

63' | Villarreal is pushing in for the equalizer

Mar 15, 2025, 6:52 PM

63' | Corner to Villarreal

Mar 15, 2025, 6:52 PM

61' | Changes for Real Madrid

IN: Vinicius Junior, Antonio Rudiger

OUT: Raul Asencio, Brahim Diaz

Mar 15, 2025, 6:49 PM

59' | Brilliant save by Courtois

Baena tries his luck with a shot from outside of the box, but Courtois full-stretched save declines the shot

Mar 15, 2025, 6:46 PM

56' | Free Kick to Real Madrid

Foyth commits a foul Mbappe.

Mar 15, 2025, 6:44 PM

55' | Corner to Villarreal

Mar 15, 2025, 6:43 PM

54' | Brilliant defending by Asencio

Mar 15, 2025, 6:42 PM

53' | Corner to Villarreal

Mar 15, 2025, 6:41 PM

50' | Yellow card to Villarreal!

Cardona commits an awful foul on Vasquez, as the referee shows the yellow to Cardona.

Mar 15, 2025, 6:40 PM

49' | Chance for Villarreal

Villarreal misses a golden opportunity to score the equalizer, as Baena puts a cross for Barry into the final third, but he fails to find the back of the net.

Mar 15, 2025, 6:37 PM

48' | Offside!

Ayoze is in an offside position.

Mar 15, 2025, 6:35 PM

46' | Half time change for Villarreal

IN: Barry

Out: Carlos Pepe

Mar 15, 2025, 6:34 PM

46' | Second half is Underway!

Mar 15, 2025, 6:22 PM

First Half's moments

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Mar 15, 2025, 6:21 PM

End of the First Half: VIL 1-2 RMA

Mar 15, 2025, 6:20 PM

45+2' | Brilliant defending by Raul

Nicolas Pepe puts a brilliant pass in the final third, but Asencio's full stretched tackle clears out the threat. 

Mar 15, 2025, 6:17 PM

45+1' | Throw in for Real Madrid

Mar 15, 2025, 6:16 PM

End of the regular 45 minutes | Extra 3 minutes added time

Mar 15, 2025, 6:16 PM

45' | Brilliant save by Courtois

Mar 15, 2025, 6:15 PM

44' | Chance for Real Madrid

Rodrygo tries his luck with a shot in the final third but Conde confidently saves the ball

Mar 15, 2025, 6:14 PM

43' | Real Madrid is constantly pushing in to double their lead

Mar 15, 2025, 6:09 PM

38' | Free Kick to Real Madrid

Baena commits a foul on Mbappe, as the referee awards a free kick to the Los Blancos.

Mar 15, 2025, 6:07 PM

36' | Brilliant Defending by Tchouameni

Mar 15, 2025, 6:05 PM

33' | Yellow card to Real Madrid

Tchouameni commits an awful foul on Ayoze, as the referee awards a freekick and shows a yellow card to Tchouameni.

Mar 15, 2025, 6:03 PM

33' | Throw in to Real Madrid

Mar 15, 2025, 6:01 PM

30'| Chance for Real Madrid

Los Blancos showed a very good combination of Rodygo and Mbappe, but at the end of the attack Rodrygo failed to net the ball.

Mar 15, 2025, 5:59 PM

28' | Free Kick to Real Madrid

Cardona commits a foul on Vasquez, as the referee awarded a free kick to Los Blancos.

Mar 15, 2025, 5:58 PM

26' | Free Kick to Real Madrid

Baena commits a foul on Valverde, as the referee awarded a free-kick

Mar 15, 2025, 5:55 PM

23' | GOALLLL! VIL 1-2 RMA

Los Blancos take the lead, as Vasquez places a beautiful pass into the final third for Mbappe, and he finds the net.

Mar 15, 2025, 5:52 PM

22' | Corner to Villarreal

Mar 15, 2025, 5:52 PM

21' | Free Kick to Villarreal

Vasquez commits a foul on Cardona.

Mar 15, 2025, 5:49 PM

17' | GOALLLL! VIL 1-1 RMA

Real Madrid scores the equalizer, as Brahim Diaz makes a beautiful run but fails to net the ball, but a rebound ball finds Mbappé and he finds the net.

Mar 15, 2025, 5:44 PM

13' | Another corner to Real Madrid

Mar 15, 2025, 5:44 PM

13' | Corner to Real Madrid

Mar 15, 2025, 5:43 PM

12' | Corner to Villaerreal

Mar 15, 2025, 5:43 PM

11' | Villarreal is applying a mid-block press!

After scoring an early goal, Villareal is applying a mid-block press on Real Madrid.

Mar 15, 2025, 5:40 PM

7' | GOALLL!

Mar 15, 2025, 5:36 PM

5' | Chance for Villarreal

Ayoze tries his luck with a short in the final third, but Courtois confidently saves the shot.

Mar 15, 2025, 5:34 PM

3' | Free Kick to Real Madrid

Gueye commits a foul on Mbappe, as the referee awarded a free kick to the Los Blancos.

Mar 15, 2025, 5:33 PM

2' | Free Kick to Real Madrid

Baena commits a foul on Valverde.

Mar 15, 2025, 5:30 PM

1' | Kick-Off

The match is underway in Villarreal.

Mar 15, 2025, 5:07 PM

Today's stage!

Mar 15, 2025, 5:06 PM

Grand Entry of the host

Mar 15, 2025, 5:05 PM

Los Blancos have arrived!

Mar 15, 2025, 5:04 PM

Starting XI: Villarreal CF

Diego Conde (GK), Logan Evans Costa, Willy Kambwala, Juan Foyth, Tajon Trevor Buchnan, Santi Comesana Veiga, Alejandro Baena, Nicolas Pepe, Pape Gueye, Ayoze Perez, Sergi Cardona 

Mar 15, 2025, 4:58 PM

Starting XI: Real Madrid CF

Thibaut Courtois (GK), Lucas Vasquez, Aurelien Tchouameni, Raul Asencio, Fede Valverde, Fran Garcia, Edouardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe.

Mr. Carlo Ancelotti 

Mar 15, 2025, 1:47 PM

Manager Marcelino's reaction!

Mar 15, 2025, 1:45 PM

Season 2024 in Santiago Bernabeu

Mar 15, 2025, 1:44 PM

Villarreal CF vs Real Madrid CF previous meetings

Mar 15, 2025, 1:43 PM

Where to watch the match?

Football fans from India can El-Clasico free on the GXR App and Website. There is no official TV Broadcast for Laliga in India.

Mar 15, 2025, 1:41 PM

Match Info!

Mar 15, 2025, 1:40 PM

Big Game Ahead!

Mar 15, 2025, 1:39 PM

Recent form: Real Madrid CF

  • Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16, Real won on Penalties 2-4)
  • Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano 
  • Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL RO16)
  • Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid
  • Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid (Copa del Rey semis first leg)

 

Mar 15, 2025, 1:35 PM

Recent Form: Villarreal CF

  • Deportivo Alaves 1-0 Villarreal CF
  • Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Villarreal CF
  • Villarreal 1-1 Valencia
  • Las Palmas 1-2 Villarreal CF
  • Villarreal 5-1 Valladolid

 

Mar 15, 2025, 1:32 PM

Venue Details: El Madrigal

Villarreal CF vs Real Madrid CF LIVE Laliga 2024-25-sportzpoint.com

Mar 15, 2025, 1:30 PM

Match Details

Match: Villarreal CF vs Real Madrid CF

Venue: El Madrigal

Date: 15-03-2025

Time: 23:00 IST

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance

PSG knocked Liverpool out to progress, as Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich sealed their place in the Quarter Finals after the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg.

Mar 13, 2025, 11:39 AM6 min read

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com
PSG knocked Liverpool out on penalties.

The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg has ended, concluding the round with eight teams that have earned their qualification into the Champions League Quarter Finals this season.

Read Also | UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarterfinals schedule: Everything you need to know

Paris Saint-Germain stunned Liverpool in the second leg, managing a 1-0 win in the regulation time before knocking the league phase leaders out of the competition following a 4-1 win on penalties.

Barcelona dominated over Benfica, earning a 3-1 victory at home to secure the quarter-final place with a 4-1 aggregate. Bayern Munich also clinched a 2-0 win against Bayer Leverkusen, advancing to the quarters with a 5-0 cushion across two legs.

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid fought till the last minute as Atletico managed a 1-0 win to equalize the tie, but Los Blancos secured a 4-2 victory on penalties to advance to the quarters.

Read Also | UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 First Leg Round Up

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up

FC Barcelona 3-1 Benfica (4-1 Agg)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal led from the front to help FC Barcelona win 3-1 against Benfica in the return leg, accumulating a 4-1 aggregate to progress through to the quarter-finals.

Raphinha opened the scoring in the 11th minute, as Otamendi equalized just two minutes later. However, a world-class strike from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha's second goal produced a dominant win for Blaugranas, despite a goalless second half.

Barcelona will take on Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals.

Read Also | Barcelona vs Benfica UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg Highlights: Barcelona through to quarter-finals with an easy 4-1 win on aggregate

Inter Milan 2-1 Feyenoord (4-1 Agg)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

Inter Milan stamped a well-deserved 2-1 victory over Feyenoord at the San Siro, winning the tie on a 4-1 aggregate to advance to the quarter-finals.

Marcus Thuram netted an early goal in the eighth minute, that was canceled out by Jakub Moder, who equalized from the spot in the 42nd minute. However, Hakan Çalhanoğlu fired the winner with a boastful penalty in the 51st minute.

Inter Milan will go against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.

Liverpool 0-1 Paris Saint-Germain (1-1 Agg, 1-4 pens)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

Arguably, this tie has produced the most gripping and absorbing footballing actions across two legs in the RO16 this season. After a fighting 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at Parc de Princes, Liverpool crashed out of the UCL 2024-25 following a 1-4 defeat on penalties.

Ousmane Dembele drew the first blood early in the 12th minute, but almost 110 minutes of football afterwards failed to decide a winner, ending the tie on a 1-1 aggregate.

However, Gianluigi Donnarumma became a wall between PSG's sticks in the penalties, saving two penalties of Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones to hand PSG the advantage in a nail-biting shootout. Desire Doue netted the winning penalty for PSG, taking them to the quarters. 

Les Parisiens will meet Aston Villa in the quarter-finals.

Read Also | Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg | PSG advances, Liverpool crash out after losing on penalties | FT LIV 0-1 PSG (1-1 AGG, 1-4 pens)

Bayer Leverkusen 0-2 Bayern Munich (0-5 Agg)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

Bayern Munich had another composed victory over Bayer Leverkusen, beating them 2-0 to progress through the next stage with a commendable 5-0 aggregate.

Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies scored in the 52nd and the 71st minute respectively, leading the German side to the UCL 2024-25 quarter-finals.

Read Also | Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 2nd Leg: Bayern secures their spot in the quarter-finals | LEV 0-2 BAY (Agg. BAY 5-0 LEV)

Lille OSC 1-2 Borussia Dortmund (2-3 Agg)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

Borussia Dortmund pulled off a sensational comeback against Lille OSC in the second leg, winning 2-1 against the French side to qualify for the quarters with a 3-2 aggregate.

Jonathan David opened the account for Lille only 5 minutes into the game, as the first half ended with Lille leading 2-1 in the tie. However, Emre Can converted the spotkick in the 54th minute to equalize the game, as Maxilmilian Beier netted a sublime curler in the 65th minute to hand Dortmund a comeback victory.

Dortmund will lock horns against FC Barcelona in the quarter-finals.

Read Also | Lille OSC vs Borussia Dortmund Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg | Dortmund wins a thrilling contest with a second-half comeback; advances to the quarters | FT LIL 1-2 BVB (AGG 2-3)

Aston Villa 3-0 Club Brugge (6-1 Agg)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

Aston Villa earned a comfortable 3-0 victory over ten-men Club Brugge in the second leg to enter the quarters with a 6-1 score on aggregate.

After a goalless first half, Marco Asensio scored a brace in the 50th and 61st minute respectively, accompanied by Ian Maatsen who found the back of the net in the 57th minute. 

Aston Villa will face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals.

Read Also | Aston Villa vs Club Brugge UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg Highlights: Villa to face PSG in quarters after a 3-0 win (6-1 agg)

Arsenal 2-2 PSV Eindhoven (9-3 Agg)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

After producing a 7-1 crushing in the first leg, Arsenal shared the spoils in a 2-2 stalemate with PSV in the return leg. Despite the draw, Arsenal are through to the quarters with a massive 9-3 win on aggregate.

Oleksandr Zinchenko scored early in the sixth minute of the game. However, Ivan Perisic equalized in the 18th minute for the visiting side. Declan Rice netted a banger in the 37th minute, but PSV pulled off another equalizing goal in the 70th minute as Couhaib Driouech scored in his first UCL start.

The game ended in a 2-2 draw, as Arsenal progressed onto the quarters, where they will go against the defending champions Real Madrid.

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (2-2 Agg, 2-4 pens)

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg Round Up: Liverpool, Atletico bow out; Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern advance-sportzpoint.com

The Madrid Derby in the return leg gifted another spectacular game of football. Atletico madrid levelled the tie with a 1-0 win after 120 minutes, but Real Madrid emerged victorious on penalties, winning 4-2 to march onto the quarters.

Atletico midfielder Connor Gallagher scored only 30 seconds after the kickoff, but both teams failed to find the net in the remaining minutes, leading the tie to a 2-2 aggregate.

However, Julian Alvarez's spotkick in the shootout was canceled for an apparent double touch. Atletico fell behind, but Real Madrid's fourth penalty, taken by Lucas Vanquez, was denied by Jan Oblak.

Following that, Marcos Llorente had a chance to pull Atletico back in the game, but he hit the woodwork under pressure. Antonio Rugider netted the winning penalty for Real Madrid. Los Blancos will face Arsneal in the quarters.

Read Also | Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid CF Highlights UEFA Champions League RO16 Second Leg: Real Madrid secures their spot in the quarterfinals after defeating Atletico on the penalties | ATM 1(2)-(4)0 RMA (AGG. RMA 2-2 ATM)

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UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarterfinals schedule: Everything you need to know

Read the full schedule, match details, match fixtures, dates, and kickoff times of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarterfinals, stay updated on your favorite teams.

Mar 13, 2025, 8:26 AM5 min read

UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarterfinals Match Fixture, Dates, Schedule-sportzpoint.com
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The UEFA Champions League has reached its most thrilling stage, with the Quarterfinals now set. After an intense Round of 16, only eight teams remain in the race for UEFA Champions League glory. This season has delivered iconic moments, major surprises, and standout individual performances. The quarterfinal draw brings together tournament favorites and unexpected challengers, promising an exciting battle for the prestigious trophy.

Quarterfinals Matchups:

Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan:

  • Bayern triumphed with an aggregate 5-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen and remains a top contender.
  • Inter Milan secured their spot in the quarterfinals by defeating Feyenoord with a 4-1 aggregate.

Highlights:

Bayern vs Leverkusen:

First Leg: FC Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Kane Brace Leads Bayern to Dominant 3-0 Win Over Ten-Men Leverkusen | FT' Bayern Munich 3-0 Leverkusen

Second Leg: Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 2nd Leg: Bayern secures their spot in the Quarter-finals with a 5-0 triumph over Bayer Leverkusen | LEV 0-2 BAY (Agg. BAY 5-0 LEV)

Aston Villa vs Paris Saint Germain:

  • Aston Villa, one of the tournament’s surprises, eliminated Club Brugge 3-1 and continues its fairytale run.
  • Paris Saint-Germain edged out Liverpool in a dramatic penalty shootout, with Gianluigi Donnarumma emerging as the hero.

Highlights:

Aston Villa vs Club Brugge:

First Leg: Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16: Aston Villa will face Club Brugge in the second leg with a two-goal lead | FT BRU 1-3 AVL

Second Leg: Aston Villa vs Club Brugge UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg Highlights: Villa to face PSG in quarters after a 3-0 win (6-1 agg)

PSG vs Liverpool:

First Leg: Paris Saint-Germain vs Liverpool Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25 | Alisson puts up a masterclass in Paris; Elliot's late strike sinks a ruthless PSG | FT PSG 0-1 LIV

Second Leg: Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg | PSG advances, Liverpool crash out after losing on penalties | FT LIV 0-1 PSG (1-1 AGG, 1-4 pens)

Arsenal vs Real Madrid CF:

  • Arsenal delivered a dominant performance, thrashing PSV Eindhoven 9-3 over two legs.
  • Real Madrid secured their place after eliminating Atletico Madrid on penalties, setting up a high-stakes clash against the Gunners.

Highlights:

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid:

First Leg: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Real Madrid secured a narrow victory over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Round of 16 | Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid

Second Leg: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid CF Highlights UEFA Champions League RO16 Second Leg: Real Madrid secures their spot in the quarterfinals after defeating Atletico on the penalties | ATM 1(2)-(4)0 RMA (AGG. RMA 2-2 ATM)

FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund:

  • Barcelona showcased resilience, eliminating Benfica with a 4-1 aggregate victory, confirming their title ambitions.
  • Dortmund fought hard to overcome Lille 3-2, demonstrating their ability to grind out results.

Highlights:

Borussia Dortmund vs Lille OSC:

READ ALSO: Lille OSC vs Borussia Dortmund Highlights UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg | Dortmund wins a thrilling contest with a second-half comeback; advances to the quarters | FT LIL 1-2 BVB (AGG 2-3)

FC Barcelona vs SL Benfica:

First Leg: Benfica vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 Highlights: Raphinha's strike helps 10 men Barcelona beat Benfica by 1-0

Second Leg: Barcelona vs Benfica UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg Highlights: Barcelona through to quarter-finals with an easy 4-1 win on aggregate

Quarterfinals schedule:

First Leg: April 9-10, 2025

Second Leg: April 16-17, 2025

How to watch the Match:

Quarterfinals match-ups will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website with a paid subscription. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network

Quarterfinal schedules:

First Leg: 

  • Arsenal vs Real Madrid (Emirates Stadium, 9th April, 12:30 am IST)
  • Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan (Allianz Arena, 9th April, 12:30 am IST)
  • FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund (Camp Nou, 10th April, 12:30 am IST)
  • Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa (Parc de Princes, 10th April, 12:30 am IST)

Second Leg:

  • Real Madrid vs Arsenal (Santiago Bernabeu, 17th April, 12:30 am IST)
  • Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich (San Siro, 17th April, 12:30 am IST)
  • Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona (Signal Iduna Park, 12:30 am IST, 16th April)
  • Aston Villa vs Paris Saint-Germain (Villa Park, 16th April, 12:30 am IST)

 

 

 

 

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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid CF Highlights UEFA Champions League RO16 Second Leg: Real Madrid secures their spot in the quarterfinals after defeating Atletico on the penalties | ATM 1(2)-(4)0 RMA (AGG. RMA 2-2 ATM)

Catch the highlights of the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid CF match of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid.

Mar 12, 2025, 11:02 PM2 min read

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Hello and welcome to another UEFA Champions League night. Tonight, we will cover the high-intensity match-up in the UCL 2024-25 Round of 16 second leg as Atletico Madrid will face Real Madrid CF at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid.

Atletico Madrid will be at home but under pressure as they are down by a goal. Although they are a strong side at home, Diego Simeone’s managed side will find it tough to get to Los Blancos’ defense. 

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Real Madrid is ahead and will be looking to maintain their lead. They will have to defend well, which has not been their best department in recent times. Carlo Ancelotti’s managed side is going to face some difficulties as it is tough to battle Atletico Madrid at home.

So, sit back and relax as Swastik Debnath brings you the buildup, news, images, live scores, news, and updates of the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid CF match from our webdesk.

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Mar 12, 2025, 11:01 PM

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Mar 12, 2025, 11:00 PM

Final Verdict

A night of pure drama at the Metropolitano ended with Real Madrid emerging victorious from the penalty shootout after Atletico Madrid’s early blitz set the stage for an unforgettable battle.

Conor Gallagher shocked the visitors with a goal just 30 seconds in, catching Real cold and sending the home crowd into a frenzy. Atletico pressed high and dominated the first half, suffocating Ancelotti’s side and refusing to let them settle.

Real grew into the game after the break, with Vinicius Jr and Bellingham pushing forward, but Jan Oblak stood tall, denying several key chances. Atletico, too, had their moments to seal it, Griezmann’s curling effort came agonizingly close, but neither could put the tie to bed.

Extra time was a war of attrition, both sides running on fumes. Real nearly snatched it late, with Rodrygo striking the post, but penalties became inevitable.

In the shootout, nerves ran high. Real Madrid’s resilience shone through — Rüdiger, Mbappé, Valverde, and Bellingham converted with ice in their veins. Atletico faltered, with Álvarez and Llorente missing their crucial spot-kicks, while Lucas Vázquez uncharacteristically blasted his over for Real.

In the end, it was another classic European night for Los Blancos — battered, bruised, but never beaten. Atletico, brave and brilliant for large spells, are left heartbroken, knowing they were inches from glory.

Real Madrid march on, proving once again why they are the kings of Europe.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:48 PM

End of the match! ATM 1-0 RMA (AGG. RMA 2-2 ATM)

Real Madrid secures their spot in the quarterfinals on penalties

Mar 12, 2025, 10:45 PM

Fifth Penalty: ATM 2 - 4 RMA

 

Real Madrid: Rudiger nets his penalty

Mar 12, 2025, 10:44 PM

Fourth Penalty: ATM 2- 3 RMA

Atletico Madrid: Llorente fails to net the penalty

Real Madrid: Vasquez fails to net the penalty.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:42 PM

Third Penalty! ATM 2 - 3 RMA

Atletico Madrid:  Correra nets the penalty

Real Madrid: Valverde will take the penalty, and he scores

Mar 12, 2025, 10:40 PM

Second Penalty! ATM -2 RMA

Atletico Madrid: Alvarez is next to take for Atleti, and he scores but his penalty will be ruled out because he slipped after taking the shot.

Real Madrid: Bellingham will take the second, and score the penalty

Mar 12, 2025, 10:39 PM

First Penalty! ATM 1-1 RMA

Atletico Madrid: Sorloth takes the penalty, and he scores

Real Madrid: Mbappé is stepping up first and he scores.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:34 PM

End of the Extra Time!

The winner will be decided by the penalties.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:33 PM

120' | Throw in to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 10:31 PM

117' | Subs for Real

IN: Endrick

OUT: Vini

Mar 12, 2025, 10:30 PM

115' | Yellow card to Both side!

Vasquez commits a foul on Correra as referee shows the yellow to Vasquez, and Referee shows the yellow to Llorente for the argument with Vazquez

Mar 12, 2025, 10:28 PM

114' | Yellow card to Atletico

Azpilicueta commits an awful corner on Bellingham, as referee shows the yellow card to Azpilicueta

Mar 12, 2025, 10:26 PM

112' | Handball

Ballinghams' hands hit by the ball.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:25 PM

112' | Throw in to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 10:23 PM

109' | Corner for Real Madrid

Mar 12, 2025, 10:22 PM

108' | Brilliant tackle by Mbappe

Not a familiar name in defense, but Mbappe is putting his 100% effort into this game.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:19 PM

106' | Second half of the Extra time begins!

Mar 12, 2025, 10:16 PM

End of the First half of the Extra time

Mar 12, 2025, 10:15 PM

105+2' | Free Kick to Real Madrid

Mar 12, 2025, 10:15 PM

End of First half of the Extra time | Extra 2 Minutes added

Mar 12, 2025, 10:13 PM

103' | Throw in to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 10:09 PM

99' | Brilliant by Valverde

It's a sure chance for Real Madrid to score the equalizer, as Valverde passes a beautiful ball into the box but no one was there to anticipate that ball

Mar 12, 2025, 10:06 PM

97' | Sub for Atletico

IN: Reinlado

OUT: Cesar Azpilicueta

Mar 12, 2025, 10:05 PM

96' | Reinaldo gets down!

Reinlado picks up a slight knock.

Mar 12, 2025, 10:03 PM

94' | Great Save by Oblak!

Both the goalkeepers are doing the magnificent job this game

Mar 12, 2025, 10:01 PM

92' | Magnificent defending by Rudiger!

Mar 12, 2025, 10:01 PM

92' | Los Blancos is looking to hold on to the ball

Mar 12, 2025, 9:59 PM

91' | Extra time begins!

Mar 12, 2025, 9:55 PM

Full time Whistle blows! ATM 1-0 RMA

The match will move on to Extra Time.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:54 PM

90+5' | Sorloth is in an offside position!

Mar 12, 2025, 9:53 PM

90+3' | Change for Atletico

IN: Nahuel Molina

OUT: Rodrigo De Paul

Mar 12, 2025, 9:52 PM

90+3' | Rodrigo De Paul gets down

Mar 12, 2025, 9:50 PM

End of regular 90 minutes | Extra 4 minutes added!

Mar 12, 2025, 9:49 PM

89' | Changes for Atletico

IN: Angel Correra, Alexander Sorloth

OUT: Antoine Griezmann, Guiliano Simione

Mar 12, 2025, 9:45 PM

86' | Brilliant save by Courtois

Mar 12, 2025, 9:44 PM

85' | Sub for Atletico

IN: Samuel Lino

OUT: Conor Callagher

Mar 12, 2025, 9:43 PM

84' | Free Kick to Real in a very dangerous area!

Lenglet commits a foul on Brahim

Mar 12, 2025, 9:42 PM

83' | Substitution for Real

IN: Fran Garcia

OUT: Ferland Mendy

Mar 12, 2025, 9:41 PM

82' | Mendy gets down!

It's looking like Mendy picks up a slight knock.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:40 PM

81' | Reinaldo gets down!

It's looking like Reinaldo picks up some knock

Mar 12, 2025, 9:39 PM

81' | Corner to Real Madrid

Mar 12, 2025, 9:38 PM

79' | Throw in to Real Madrid

Mar 12, 2025, 9:37 PM

78' | Change for Real

IN: Brahim Diaz

OUT: Rodrygo

Mar 12, 2025, 9:37 PM

78' | Lucas Vasquez is offside!

Mar 12, 2025, 9:36 PM

77' | Free Kick to Atletico

Mendy commits a foul on Alvarez.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:34 PM

75' | Free Kick to Atletico

Rodrygo commits a foul on Reinaldo.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:33 PM

73' | Chance for Real

Vini crosses the ball into the final third to Vasquez, and Vasquez takes his chance with a brilliant header, but Oblak confidently denies the chance

Mar 12, 2025, 9:31 PM

71' | Brilliant save by Courtois

Simione tries his luck from outside off the box, but Courtois was ready to save that shot.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:29 PM

70' | Vini misses the penalty!

Vini fails to net the penalty, his shot miles away from the net.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:28 PM

68' | Penalty to Real Madrid

Lenglet commits a foul on Mbappe in the box, as the referee awards a penalty to Real and shows the yellow to Lenglet

Mar 12, 2025, 9:27 PM

66' | Yellow Card to Atletico

Guiliano commits a foul on Vini, as the referee shows the yellow to Guiliano

Mar 12, 2025, 9:26 PM

65' | Double Subs to Real Madrid

IN: Lucas Vasquez, Eduardo Camavinga

OUT: Aurelien Tchouameni, Luka Modric

Mar 12, 2025, 9:24 PM

65' | Free Kick to Real

De Paul commits a foul on Bellingham, as the referee awards a free kick to Real

Mar 12, 2025, 9:22 PM

63' | Real Madrid is constantly pushing in for equalizer!

Mar 12, 2025, 9:20 PM

59' | Yellow to Real Madrid!

Vini commits a foul on Simione, as the referee shows the yellow card to Vini

Mar 12, 2025, 9:19 PM

58' | Brilliant defending By Raul

Mar 12, 2025, 9:18 PM

58' | Handball!

It's a controversial call from the referee, as referee denies the Real's attack for Mbappe's handball

Mar 12, 2025, 9:16 PM

56' | Brilliant defending by Gimenez

Gimenez surely declines Real's chance to score the equalizer.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:13 PM

54' | Another corner to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 9:12 PM

54' | Corner to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 9:11 PM

51' | Chance for Real

Tchouameni tries his luck with longshot from outside off the box, but not so well-directed to net the ball.

Mar 12, 2025, 9:09 PM

50' | Free Kick to Real Madrid

De Paul commits a free kick on Bellingham

Mar 12, 2025, 9:08 PM

49' | Corner to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 9:07 PM

48' | Free Kick to Atletico

Vini commits a foul on De Paul, as the referee awards a free kick to Atletico 

Mar 12, 2025, 9:06 PM

46' | Brilliant stop by Courtois

Mar 12, 2025, 9:04 PM

46' | Second half begins!

ATM 1-0 RMA (AGG. RMA 2-2 ATM)

Mar 12, 2025, 8:54 PM

Half Time Verdict: ATM 1-0 RMA

What a blistering start at the Metropolitano! Conor Gallagher, the surprise inclusion in Diego Simeone's XI, wasted no time making his mark — smashing the opener past Courtois just 30 seconds in. Atletico came out like a team possessed, fueled by the electric home crowd, and Gallagher’s early strike set the tone.

Real Madrid, stunned by the rapid goal, struggled to find their rhythm. Vinicius Jr and Bellingham had flashes of brilliance but were largely kept quiet by Atletico’s well-organized, tenacious defense. Simeone’s side has been relentless off the ball, pressing high and forcing mistakes in midfield.

Carlo Ancelotti will demand more urgency from his men after the break. With their UCL hopes hanging in the balance, Los Blancos need a spark — and fast — to avoid crashing out.

It’s all set up for a blockbuster second half. Can Real Madrid fight back?

Mar 12, 2025, 8:48 PM

Half time whistle blows! ATM 1-0 RMA (AGG. RMA 2-2 ATM)

Mar 12, 2025, 8:47 PM

45+1' | Another corner to Atletico!

Mar 12, 2025, 8:46 PM

45' | Corner to Atletico!

Mar 12, 2025, 8:46 PM

44' | Free Kick to Real

Barrios commits a foul on Mbappe, as the referee awards a free kick to Real Madrid

Mar 12, 2025, 8:45 PM

43' | Atletico is pushing in to double their lead

Mar 12, 2025, 8:42 PM

39' | Yellow Card to Real Madrid

Tchouameni commits a foul on Simione, as the referee shows the Yellow card to Tchouameni, Tchouameni will be suspended for the next game.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:39 PM

37' | Free Kick to Real

De Paul commits a foul on Mbappé, as referee awards a free kick to Real.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:38 PM

35' | Great Save by Courtois!

Courtois declines to double Atletico's lead, a brilliant stop by him.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:36 PM

35' | Corner to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 8:32 PM

31' | Throw in to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 8:31 PM

29' | Free Kick to Real!

Alvarez commits a foul on Tchouameni, as the referee awards a free kick to Real.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:30 PM

28' | Brilliant defending by Lenglet

Valverde's brilliant cross cleared by Lenglet, brilliant defending by Lenglet.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:28 PM

26' | Chance for Atletico!

Julian Alvarez's shot brilliantly stopped by Thibaut Courtois' safe hands.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:27 PM

25' | Free Kick to Atletico!

Rodrygo commits a foul on Callagher as referee awards the free kick to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 8:23 PM

20' | Penalty shout in Atletico's box!

A penalty shout in Atletico's box, the shout is for a handball as Guiliano's arm hits with the ball, but Referee declines the shout.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:21 PM

19' | Brilliant defending by Valverde!

Reinaldo's dangerous looking cross brilliantly cleared by Valverde.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:19 PM

17' | Corner to Real Madrid

Mar 12, 2025, 8:18 PM

17' | Brilliant defending by Rudiger

Mar 12, 2025, 8:17 PM

16' | Throw in to Atletico

Mar 12, 2025, 8:15 PM

14' | Throw in to Real

Mar 12, 2025, 8:15 PM

13' | Real Madrid is pushing in for the equalizer!

Mar 12, 2025, 8:14 PM

11' | Atletico is playing defensive!

After scoring the goal, Atletico is now defending with 10 men, Real Madrid is finding space to score the equalizer and take the lead again.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:11 PM

10' | Throw in to Real!

Mar 12, 2025, 8:10 PM

7' | Real Madrid is looking to hold on to the ball!

With Atletico keeping their defense tight, Real Madrid is holding on to the ball and pushing in for the equalizer, finding the right time to attack and level the scoreline

Mar 12, 2025, 8:07 PM

5' | Corner for Real

Mar 12, 2025, 8:05 PM

1' | GOALLLL!!!! ATM 1-0 RMA

The tie is level already in just 30 seconds after kick off, Callagher scores the opener for the hosts.

Mar 12, 2025, 8:01 PM

1' | Kick Off!

The Match is underway in Madrid

 

Mar 12, 2025, 7:02 PM

wished the team luck before the derby!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:56 PM

How many goals will he score?

Mar 12, 2025, 6:54 PM

Grand Entry of the Hosts!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:53 PM

Starting XI: Atletico Madrid

Jan Oblak (GK), Jose Maria Gimenez, Marcos Llorente, Clement Lenglet, Reinaldo Mandava, Conor Callagher, Rodrigo De Paul, Pablo Barrios, Guiliano Simeone, Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez

Manager: Mr. Diego Simeone

Mar 12, 2025, 6:48 PM

The Visitors are here!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:46 PM

Inside Training: Real Madrid CF

Mar 12, 2025, 6:45 PM

Simeone's reaction

Mar 12, 2025, 6:35 PM

Match info!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:33 PM

Job is not finished!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:32 PM

Atleti's locker room

Mar 12, 2025, 6:31 PM

Metropolitano is Ready!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:29 PM

Starting XI: Real Madrid

Thibaut Courtois, Fede Valverde, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, Aurelien Tchouameni, Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe

Manager: Mr. Carlo Ancelotti

Mar 12, 2025, 6:26 PM

Atletico Madrid: Squad List

Mar 12, 2025, 6:26 PM

Big Game ahead!

Mar 12, 2025, 6:23 PM

Recent Form: Atletico Madrid

  • Getafe 2-1 Atletico Madrid (La Liga, Lost)
  • Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2024-25, Lost)
  • Atletico Madrid 1-0 Athletic Club (La Liga, Won)
  • Barcelona 4-4 Atletico Madrid (Copa del Rey Semi Final First Leg, Draw)
  • Valencia 0-3 Atletico Madrid (La Liga, Won)

Mar 12, 2025, 6:20 PM

Recent Form: Real Madrid CF

  • Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga, Won)
  • Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2024-25 RO16 First Leg, Won)
  • Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid (La Liga, Lost)
  • Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid (Copa del Rey, Semifinal, First Leg, Won)
  • Real Madrid 2-0 Girona (La Liga, Won)

 

Mar 12, 2025, 6:15 PM

Head-to-head stats (UCL)

TOTAL MATCHES: 10

REAL MADRID WON: 6

ATLETICO MADRID WON: 2

DRAW: 2

  • Real Madrid CF 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2024-25 RO16 First Leg)
  • Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid (UCL 2016/17 Semi-Final Leg 2)
  • Real Madrid 3-0 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2016-17 Semi-Final Leg 1)
  • Real Madrid 1(5)-(3)1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2015/16 Final, Real Madrid won on Penalties)
  • Real Madrid 1-0 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2014-15 Quarterfinal Leg 2)
  • Atletico Madrid 0-0 Real Madrid (UCL 2014-15 Quarterfinal Leg 1)
  • Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 2013-14 Final)
  • Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 1958-59 Semi-Final)
  • Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (UCL 1958-59 Semifinal Leg 2, Atletico won on away goal rule)
  • Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (UCL 1958-59 Semi-Final Leg1)

Mar 12, 2025, 6:12 PM

Venue Details: Wanda Metropolitano

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid CF LIVE UEFA Champions League 2024-25 RO16 Second Leg

Mar 12, 2025, 6:09 PM

How to Watch the match?

The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website, and Jio TV. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network

Mar 12, 2025, 6:08 PM

Match Details

MATCH: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid

TOURNAMENT: UEFA Champions League R016 Second Leg

VENUE: Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid

TIME: 1:30 am IST

DATE: 13-03-2025

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The Argentine superstar is still with his childhood club Barcelona. Although he has not changed clubs in his football career, this football magician has changed his hairstyle many times. So let's take a look at some of the best Lionel Messi hairstyles.

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15 Iconic Lionel Messi hairstyles and looks

Lionel Messi has been ruling the football world with with an amazing career that has earned him multiple honors, including eight Ballon d’Or awards, six European Golden Shoes, ten La Liga titles, four UEFA Champions League wins, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup

The Argentine superstar is still with his childhood club Barcelona. Although he has not changed clubs in his football career, this football magician has changed his hairstyle many times. Along with his brilliant footballing abilities, his haircuts have always been the epitome of discussion. 

So let's take a look at some of the best Lionel Messi hairstyles.

Iconic Lionel Messi hairstyles | Top 15 list

15. Taper Fade with Crew Cut

15 Iconic Lionel Messi hairstyles and looks

Messi's taper fade is a bit more prominent here than in other images, perhaps because it does not start until his temple area. 

This is the haircut Messi looks his best in, simply because it complements his face shape and bone structure the best. 

A well-shaped beard framed the jaw and make it appear more square, while tall and tight haircuts elongated the face and made it appear less round.

14. Blonde Quiff with Tapered Sides

15 Iconic Lionel Messi hairstyles and looks

Lionel Messi may not be rocking this cool hair color anymore, but it is still one of the best Lionel Messi hairstyles we've seen from him over the years.

Moreover, snowy-white, cold, platinum-blonde shades have been extremely popular for the last couple of years. Especially, when paired with a thick beard and dark natural roots.

Messi normally sports his natural hair color, a dark chocolate brown on the field, but by the look in this photo, the platinum vibe gave him all sorts of good luck too.

13. Messy Bangs

15 Iconic Lionel Messi hairstyles and looks

This look from Leo Messi is a signature footballer haircut. You've got the short sides and long layers on top, finished off by the messy (pun-intended) curtain bangs. 

It's a cool haircut for athletes because it can be left unstyled and won't create distraction around the face. But, if you add a few products to the bangs, like hair wax and gel, you can get an easy, slicked-back look.

12. Messy Long Hair

15 Iconic Lionel Messi hairstyles and looks

As Messi grew older, his playing style evolved, and so did his hairstyle. From the rough and untamed haircuts of his teenage years to the more polished and considered looks of his maturity, Lionel Messi hairstyles became a reflection of his evolving personality and confidence. 

During the early years of his senior career, we witnessed Messi experiment with longer hair, embracing a bit of untidiness and rebellion, perhaps mirroring his emerging superstar status.

11. Short Pompadour

15 Iconic Lionel Messi hairstyles and looks

Messi bounces back and forth from clean-shaved to bearded, and this is one of the best hairstyles to go with if you also tend to experiment with your facial hair. It is long enough to frame the face but short enough to look presentable.

This Lionel Messi Haircut is a great option for men of all ages, too. We've seen guys pull of haircuts like these from fifteen years old to sixty years old.

10. Modern Mullet with Middle Part

15 Iconic Lionel Messi hairstyles and looks

Have you checked out old young Messi haircuts? This will come as a huge déjà vu moment. If you are a Messi fan, you must check out this young haircut pic of the legend, with mid-parted hair and wavy shoulder length brushed up hair.

It is lovely, smart yet unique and vintage with vibrant vibes. This is a timeless haircut if you would love to check it out. It suits men with huge foreheads or those with thick hair.

9. Quiff with Mid Taper Fade and Highlights

15 Iconic Lionel Messi hairstyles and looks

Another simple yet unique and charming haircut of Messi that we loved the most. He has combined the mullet-quiff look with blonde colour and brushed-up style to bring seamless and vibrant vibes. It is youthful, hot and perfect to exude the timeless look too.

Men who love to have a modern and contemporary haircut yet new and experimental can try this out. This hairstyle needs fine and straight hair too.

8. Short Mullet with Choppy Fringe

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Not many often see mullet and choppy fringe going together. But our Messi has an eye for glam quotient, and when he turned up with a short mullet with choppy fringe, the world was shocked.

However, we love how simple, minimal, yet stylish this haircut is. This is perfect for those who would prefer a comfy hairstyle. 

7. Mid Fade

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After his platinum days, Messi went back to his natural hair color and has been wearing a version of this haircut ever since. Here, he's got a mid fade and medium-length haircut with quite a bit of volume on top.

Messi was blessed with thick, coarse, and straight hair, meaning he can get away with not adding products or using a minimal amount of products for styling.

6. Short Sides Long Top

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This is another classic Messi haircut, that's somewhere between a pompadour and a quiff. Both hairstyles require a bit more structure than Messi is working within this image, but he could easily achieve them by styling them back, rather than leaving it spiked to the front.

Any hair type and face shape can pull off this Messi haircut because it does not require much volume or styling. 

5. Brushed Back Long Hair with Headband

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Messi would often secure his youthful brushed-back style with a headband to keep his long hair under control. The hairband keeps the front sections in place and away from the eyes to minimize distraction.

Messi keeps the length relatively uniform but weaves light layers through his locks for dimension and effortless movement.

4. Dyed Blonde Hair

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Messi shocked fans in 2016 when he dyed his hair bright blonde for the Copa America tournament. This bold, bleached look commanded attention as it contrasted heavily against his dark roots and full, orange-tinged beard.

The cut featured light layers that were expertly point-cut for extra dimension and movement, letting the breeze whip through his locks as he zipped around the pitch.

3. Full Beard

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Along with a textured top, Messi rocked a handsome full beard during the UEFA Champions League game against Olympiacos. The beard was carefully groomed and connected to his sides for a seamless, blended appearance.

A dash of pomade through the front and crown gave the locks texture that worked against the clean, buzzed sides for a multi-dimensional finish.

2. Voluminous Comb Over with Low Taper

15 Iconic Lionel Messi hairstyles and looks

Messi’s voluminous, debonair comb over looked chic on and off the pitch. Chocolate brown strands give the hair subtle dimension, offering a modern appearance that blends with the player’s full beard.

The low taper provides visual contrast against the clean-cut top that pulls the style together. This combination makes Messi’s eyes and jawline the stars of the show.

1. Mid Taper Fade on the Sides and Back

15 Iconic Lionel Messi hairstyles and looks

Messi’s World Cup 2022 haircut was a mid taper fade on the sides and back with thick volume on top and a spiky fringe. The Argentinian superstar brought his talent, leadership and impeccable style to the tournament.

The trimmed beard effortlessly blended into the tight taper, creating incredible contrast. To copy his style, use a strong-hold pomade or gel to keep your hair up during soccer games.

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