
Time: 9:00pm
Date: 20th February 2019
Stadium: Estadio Metropolitano Madrid
Ronaldo and his Juventus team-mates face a tough trip to Madrid to face Atletico in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie. The Portuguese superstar has been in fine form since his summer move from Real, scoring 21 goals so far this campaign. However, Ronaldo only has one Champions League goal this term and will be looking to add to that tally on his return to Madrid. The Juve talisman has a superb record against Atletico, having scored 22 times in 31 games against Real’s rivals during his time at the Bernabeu.
Team news
Diego Costa is in contention to play having returned to action in Atletico's win at Rayo Vallecano last weekend. But Lucas Hernandez missed that game, and looks unlikely to recover in time for Wednesday.
Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado is missing having been absent with injury since December. Alex Sandro, who missed their last game with Frosinone, may return having trained on Tuesday. Sami Khedira did not travel to Spain after tests discovered an irregular heartbeat.
Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup:
Oblak; Arias, Godin, Gimenez, Luis; Koke, Rodri, Thomas, Saul; Griezmann, Morata
Juventus possible starting lineup:
Szczesny; Cancelo, Bonucci, Chiellini, Sandro; Pjanic, Matuidi, Khedira; Ronaldo, Dybala, Mandzukic
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