Matthaus believes Madrid can overcome the Bears’ goal 123over

123over A Champions League round-of-16 Madrid derby could end with Real Madrid advancing to the next round, according to a German football legend. 123over

German football legend Lothar Matthaus believes Real Madrid, who are Champions League specialists and have won the competition more than any other team, will be able to overcome Atletico Madrid as they aim, he told Diario AS on Sunday. 

‘I would rather watch an international game this time around than a Madrid derby. The two giants have met twice in the Champions League final and it is a fierce battle.’

‘In 2014 Real won 4-1 after extra time and in 2016 on penalties. In 2014 the coaches were the same as today, Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone. They know each other well. They’ve met twice in La Liga this season and ended in a draw.’

‘In the league phase of the Champions League Real Madrid lost three times, so they had to go to the play-offs, but against Manchester City, Real Madrid always do well when it’s important. That’s why I think Real Madrid will go through to the quarter-finals, but Atletico will give it their all again. Leipzig and Leverkusen showed how intense the second leg can be after they lost 1-2 at the Estádio Metropolitano,’ said Matthäus. ( 123over )