Juventus vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Stream, score, goals as Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice, Champions League result
Despite their recent success in the competition, Atletico Madrid are not often talked about as one of the favourites to win the Champions League. Cristiano Ronaldo has so often been the difference against Atleti, but in Madrid it was two Uruguayan centre halves who not only dealt with the five time Champions League winner, but also provided scoring touches of their own. The 2-0 victory at the Wanda Metropolitano could be a sign that Champions League glory may finally cease to elude Simeone’s side.
That will only serve to further frustrate Juventus. They too have lost two finals in the last five years, and the signing of Ronaldo was supposed to be the addition to push them over the line. After the 2-0 loss in Madrid, Juve are staring elimination in the white of its eyes.
Their top scorer produced a match winning performance in Turin last season, but Allegri’s side don’t necessarily need to rely on Ronaldo to perform a miracle. Paulo Dybala, Miralem Pjanic and Mario Mandzukic are all capable of making the difference in one way or another. Follow live coverage below.
Juventus go into this second leg looking to overturn a two goal deficit against arguably the best defence in Europe. Fortunately this guy looks to be in the mood for Atletico Madrid's visit this evening...
Who can Atleti rely on to nick a precious away goal?
Antoine Griezmann is the obvious threat, but new boy Alvaro Morata has had a new lease of life since returning to Spain. He's scored three in his last three and gave Juve's back line a torrid time when he came on off the bench in the first leg.
Manchester City attempt to become the third English team to progress into the Champions League quarter-finals as they host Schalke at home.
They came from behind in the first leg after Raheem Sterling’s 90th minute goal gave them a 3-2 victory in Germany.
A clinical display over Borussia Dortmund saw Tottenham cruise into the last eight and a history making comeback against PSG put Manchester United through as well.
Are Pep’s men up to the challenge as they continue their quest for a quadruple?
Despite having never won the Champions League Pep Guardiola’s side are one of the favourites to lift the trophy this season but the Manchester City manager isn’t letting that distract the players:
"We cannot deny how strong other teams are," said Guardiola. "You have to dream, to point as high as possible and at the same time accept there are other teams thinking the same.
"All the clubs that are in the knockout stages want to win this title. It is difficult. This competition is judged that when you are out of the last 16 it is a big disaster. My perspective is completely different.
"People say it is easy. Imagine to get into the last eight teams in Europe? Of course we want to win it but the other teams also have this desire.
"People think that because Real Madrid are not there, this competition will be easy. Of course I thought they were the favourites but there still remains incredible clubs to beat."
The odds may well be against them but Juventus have certainly been keen to talk up their chances ahead of Tuesday night’s second leg at the Allianz Stadium
On 27 previous occasions sides that have scored three or more goals away from home in the first leg of a Champions League knockout tie have all gone on to progress, including six after winning 3-2.
Manchester City have won each of their past three meetings with FC Schalke in European competition.
They have only lost one of their 10 previous home meetings with German opponents in all European competitions, winning 7 and drawing 2.
They went down 3-1 in the 2013-14 Champions League group stages against Bayern Munich.
Zinchenko pushes forward on the left wing before sliding the ball inside to David Silva, Silva tries to slip Aguero in behind the defence but Serdar makes a crucial interception.
City win a corner that Gundogan plays short, Schalke defend well though and break quickly with Embolo on the counter attack. Embolo puts the ball into the box from the right wing but no-one gets on the end of the cross and the ball goes out of play.
The Schalke fans are buzzing in the crowd, they're having a great time, chanting and cheering but Man City have a free kick to the left of Schalke's area near the touchline.
David Silva whips it in and Danilo tries to flick it on, the ball almost falls for Sane but Schalke recover to boot it away.
Juventus vs Atletico Madrid kicks off at 20:00 GMT on Tuesday 12th March
Where can I watch it?
Juventus vs Atletico Madrid will be shown live on BT Sport 3.
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He’s had a fresh breath of confidence since leaving Chelsea, and Alvaro Morata was a handful in the first leg having had a headed goal dubiously disallowed before setting up Gimenez’ strike from the corner. He also scored a brace against Real Sociedad at the beginning of the month, proving a useful option with Diego Costa struggling for form. Could he be the man to grab a crucial away goal and set Juve a near impossible mountain to climb?
