FT: Real Madrid 1-0 Atletico Madrid

1. Hernandez slots home from 12 yards
2. Real's first derby win in 8 attempts
3. Real defeated Atletico in 2014 final
4. Semi-final draw takes place on Friday

Thanks as ever for your company this evening. We shall see you again soon. Stay tuned on Friday for the draw of the last four. Adios.

'The win is down to the whole team'

Real Madrid goalscorer Javier Hernandez: "I was the one who ended up scoring, but this win is down to the entire team. Every goal I score is huge for me.

"It was a great pass from Cristiano Ronaldo. Atletico were great opponents, and last year they made it to the Champions League final. To be the champions of Europe again, we needed to beat them."

Bolton manager Neil Lennon on BBC Radio 5 live

"Who would Real Madrid find to replace Carlo Ancelotti? He's a brilliant manager, great longevity. He's won three Champions Leagues, he's won things in Italy, England and Spain. And the way he carries himself is fantastic.

"They'll get a huge psychological lift from this with the injuries they've had. It'll give them a huge confidence lift for the rest of the season."

'We are a team of men'

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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone: "I go away proud of my team. Once more we competed very well in a very difficult competition like the Champions League.

"Competing as we did today, I have sure I have a team of men, a team that work hard.

"At times we can play better or worse, but I am so proud of the players and to be the coach of these guys who gave what they gave today."

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Want to know where Monaco went wrong this season in the Champions League?

They only converted seven of their 97 shots attempted in the Champions League this season. Blunt.

Sergio Ramos did a decent job in midfield this evening but is he a long-term answer in there? Luka Modric's absence will be felt hugely in the next round, you feel.

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Chris S: Good to see the Old Lady up and about again! #Juve

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Ryan Heatly: Real absolutely battered Atletico away and at home. Would have been a travesty if they had gone out.

Bale should stay in Spain

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale should resist a return to the Premier League says Stoke City boss Mark Hughes.

Bale, 25, joined from Tottenham Hotspur for a world record £85.3m in 2013.

"He's done everything right up to this point and having a huge impact over there but if he can, stay as long as you can," said Hughes, who spent one season at Barcelona.

"I made the mistake of thinking 'I'll just go for a couple of years and I'll be back home and continue my career' which is totally the wrong approach.

"When you get the opportunity to go to a club such as Barcelona or Real Madrid you've got to go with the intention that you're going to try and stay there for as long as you can until they actually kick you out of the door."

Whoever comes out of the hat for the semi-final draw on Friday we are guaranteed some huge ties. Real v Bayern? Real v Barca? Bayern v Barca?

Juventus are the fourth name on the list, for sure. But they may have Paul Pogba back to full fitness by then and they could beat anyone on the day.

The semi-finals are set to be played on 5/6 May and then 12/13 May.

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John Fahey: Only team with any class and integrity in the semi-finals is Bayern.

Rob Scibetta: Forza Juve! Back among the elite where we belong!!

Iliyasa Khan: I wish to meet with any club except Barca #HalaMadrid

Ahmed Khwaja: Could be the most tense semi-final in ages. I hope Bayern and Barca don't play each other - would be the ideal final! Two quality sides, that thrive off brilliant build up play.

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Eddie: If Real and Barca didn't take the bulk of La Liga's TV money, they won't be as strong as they currently are at home and in Europe!

Helles Mammut: Arda Turan should have been sent off way earlier for his elbow in the face of Coentrao. Ref was very lenient with Atletico

SprightlyCFC: Chicharito deserves the spotlight tonight, he is a clinical finisher and one can only ponder why Van Gaal doesn't rate him.

'He is a real professional'

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti: "Tonight we played a good game, we had good control. We didn't give them a chance to counter attack.

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"We found the right solution in the last minutes. Of course the sending off made a difference, I don't know if it was right or not. It was a game with intensity but the players showed good fair play.

"Javier Hernandez was fantastic. He played really well and he deserved the goal. He hasn't played a lot this season but when I needed him he was ready. He is a real professional."

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"Atletico just got caught out for one moment. They had been so disciplined but it only takes one piece of magic or a mistake and at this stage you are out. They had no chance to get back into the game."

Football League update

Birmingham hang on to win at the Madejski Stadium.

There's no Emile Heskey in La Liga though Neil is there?

Neil Lennon

Former Celtic manager on BBC Radio 5 live

It may not have been the most entertaining of games, but Neil Lennon says it was not a reflection on the Spanish league as a whole.

"La Liga is predominantly the strongest league in the world. It's far more enjoyable than most other leagues and nowhere near comparable to Serie A in the 1990s."

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Stephen Fawcett: Semi finalists feel very 1990s. Just missing Man United

Alex Haworth: Anyone wondering why the Premier League gets the biggest tv deals just needed to watch the Real-Atletico game. Awful.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more than 50 goals this season but tonight's assist was also his 19th of the season.

Decent.

To clarify Neil Lennon's comments there - he was asked about any perceived 'attitude problem' for Cristiano Ronaldo as he didn't celebrate with Javier Hernandez for the winner but ran off on his own. A team player? I'd have him in any team I was picking.

Neil Lennon

Former Celtic manager on BBC Radio 5 live

"I agree with Danny Mills. The change in system may have cost Atletico. It will be interesting to see Diego Simeone's comments.

"In terms of Ronaldo - he is the best player in the world. Sometimes you have to let him do his thing. He is the most important player to Real Madrid."

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Matt Mason: Real got gifted that. If Arda Turan was still on the pitch, it would be going to Extra Time right now.

Phil Johnson: PLEASE bring Javier Hernandez back to United. All he does is score goals.

Football League update

Clayton Donaldson has put Birmingham ahead with seven minutes to go. A dead rubber comes alive.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"I feel the change to formation that Diego Simeone made might have unsettled Atletico's defensive unit. Simeone is undoubtedly a fantastic coach, but did he get that wrong?

"We could almost have had injury time as long as extra-time with all the antics. It happens in Spanish football. I said I thought Real Madrid might edge it - they had the better chances."

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Atletico Madrid deserve huge credit for their performances this season but they were rather disappointing tonight. Did they do enough? Or were they happy to play for penalties from the off?

SEMI-FINALS

Looking forward to these? The draw is on Friday.

BARCELONA

REAL MADRID

JUVENTUS

BAYERN MUNICH

Some heartache etched into the faces of the Atleti players but their limited approach left them with nowhere to go once Javier Hernandez had put Real ahead. It looked nailed on for a penalty shootout but Hernandez stabbed Real through.

FULL-TIME

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REAL MADRID INTO THE SEMI-FINALS.

FULL-TIME

JUVENTUS INTO THE LAST FOUR.

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Sergio Ramos clears away...

YELLOW CARD

Koke takes out Dani Carvajal - that's a nasty one and that's a booking. Into the last two minutes. Real about to win a derby for the first time this season. At the eighth attempt.

YELLOW CARD

Alvaro Arbeloa - who only came on 90 seconds ago - is booked for booting the ball out. This could yet kick-off, it's ill-tempered as Diego Simeone waves his men up the field.

INJURY TIME

FIVE MINUTES added on. Real Madrid on their way to the last four. Again.

SUBSTITUTION

Jese comes on for Javier Hernandez. Kill some time.

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Lfcway (see 85 mins): These are the type of goals Hernandez will score all day long.

Raul Garcia hits a shot over on the spin at the other end. Javier Hernandez goes down with some well-timed cramp, the Mexican will become a hero for Real if that goal takes them through.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

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"It will be a huge relief for Javier Hernandez. He's had four decent opportunities. Cristiano Ronaldo has been subdued but it was his run which made the goal, they couldn't live with his pace."

GOAL

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Chicharito Hernández has scored more goals than any other Mexican player in Champions League history

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!

Real Madrid get the breakthrough and it is Cristiano Ronaldo who brings the scalpel. He surgically cuts inside the tired defence and squares it for Javier Hernandez. He's missed some chances but that's a tap-in. Huge goal. Huge celebrations.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"That change makes Atletico even more defensive. You just worry, with Mandzukic limping, if Atletico have the players and fitness to get through extra-time. Their formation is almost 5-2-2 now."

It's just hang on now from Atletico. Nobody further forward than 30 yards from their own goal. Peter Crouch or John Hartson [see 77 mins] would both be good options for Real Madrid now...

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Lfcway: Hernandez showing why Louis van Gaal didn't want to keep him at United. Should have scored two tonight.

SUBSTITUTION

Jose Gimenez is on for Tiago. That's a centre-half on for a midfielder for Atletico. How defensive is too defensive? Get Torres on...

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Robin Gelder: The play acting in this game has gone to far! Sort it out lads, too much talent on the field for it.

Harry Wallace: Think it's fair to say Atletico were already doing it the hard way, with or without 10 men.

Scotland, where the goalseekers of Europe go for goals. This one is petering out to extra-time.

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Fear not, there have been some goals tonight. Celtic lead Dundee 2-0 in the Scottish Premiership.

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That save could be so decisive. I don't know how Jan Oblak is at penalties, but from the evidence of the two legs, he'll save the lot.

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Shohidur Rahman: Never a second yellow. Disgraceful decision by the ref, he's just handed the game to Real. So sad to see the ref decide the game.

John Pierce: That's a most unconvincing decision, feel for Atletico player. The referee has been so good, calm & reasonable.

Kritt Normsaskul: I'm afraid Ramos made a meal out of that and the referee bought it.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"If it gets to extra-time, it becomes so cagey. We should almost bin extra-time and go straight to penalties."

GREAT SAVE!

The chance of the night! And what a save. Absolutely brilliant.

Javier Hernandez could have a penalty as he is hauled down by Diego Godin, Hernandez gets up though and fancies a goal instead. He gets to the ball first, angles in a powerful drive but keeper Jan Oblak is out so quickly to get a telling touch and push it around the post. That was sensational.

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Stoke striker Peter Crouch: Ramos is the worlds best at making sure the ref knows it was a bad tackle

Former West Ham striker John Hartson: Why oh why do players take risks when they're on a yellow card.. Stupid or naive? Just don't get it!

Atletico Madrid won't change much of their set-up now. Still sit back and look to break. But they haven't done much of that thus far. Chance for Real to capitalise now. Just over 10 minutes of the 90 to go.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"That should really rev things up with 15 minutes to go. The emphasis is now on Real Madrid to get forward and attack. I'm not sure there was an awful lot of contact... to book a player and send him off for that is harsh. I think Sergio Ramos' reaction has got him sent off."

RED CARD

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There was always a red card on the cards. Arda Turan was booked in the first half, he's not shy of a tackle, and he goes in high to charge down Sergio Ramos' clearance. He is shown a second yellow card and off he goes.

That's got the crowd going. Turan takes an age to leave the field.

Where are the goals?

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No goals in Madrid.

No goals in Monaco.

No goals in Reading.

YELLOW CARD

Atletico sub Raul Garcia has a volley but forgets the ball, kicking Raphael Varane instead. He is booked and will miss the next game, while Pepe is booked too for his dissent in reaction.

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Shaun Howe: Simeone is getting too confident, he may end up regretting that substitution.

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Into the final 20 minutes of normal time. Extra-time to come. Perhaps.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"That was a really good run from Koke, he had to try and flick it on, loop it over Iker Casillas, and it was a really difficult chance. The breakaway almost caused Atletico some problems. They don't want the game to open up."

Real Madrid come up the other end and Cristiano Ronaldo has another shot on goal - again he winces through his follow through. He hurt himself having that shot a few moments ago.

Solid play from Atletico sub Raul Garcia, away from one challenge and putting in a low cross but Raphael Varane watches it all the way. Defences on top. A glimpse of daylight though as Arda Turan floats a cracking ball over the top for Koke, he's untracked and can't get enough power on his header and it's easy for Iker Casillas.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"I think there's frustration creeping into Ronaldo's play. He had a nervous swipe at that last chance and ended up kicking the ground."

Cristiano Ronaldo shoots - and kicks the turf. Ah that hurts when you do that. He hobbles away but he's made of teak and he'll be OK.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

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"Surely Diego Simeone is not relying on this going to penalties?"

SUBSTITUTION

The early second-half optimism from the stands is fading away into nerves. Atletico then take off Antoine Griezmann, which is a strange one. He's looked the most threatening player in a red-and-white shirt.

Ian Dennis

BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

"The Real Madrid supporters are getting a little edgy in their seats as Atletico's corner count climbs in this second half. There's louder cries of 'Atleti' from the visiting supporters up in the gods of this stadium."

Atletico Madrid stand off Cristiano Ronaldo on the left wing, he delivers a cross with his left foot and Sergio Ramos heads at Jan Oblak. Decent opening.

Atletico then counter and win a corner.

Into the last third, the final sixth of this two-legged tie.

Though, if I'm being honest, we could be on for another hour at least. Extra-time on the cards.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"The last thing Atletico want is an end-to-end game, that's why they are so keen to control the tempo."

Ian Dennis

BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

"Atletico are almost at walking pace."

Keep it tight

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Who needs width anyway? Atletico Madrid are playing the 1-8-1 formation. Real Madrid should be doing more out wide against this lot...

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"Pepe almost had his shirt ripped off his back there. It's so hard for Real to get a clean header on goal. Atletico are so clever, dogged and determined."

Real force another corner. Toni Kroos whips it in, Pepe has his shirt off his back but it's Raphael Varane behind him who makes contact. He heads it down but the bounce is kind for Jan Oblak to make the save.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"Just when the game looks like it might take light, somebody pours water on it and it fizzles back out."

Berbatov on

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Speaking of Manchester United rejects, Dimitar Berbatov is on for Monaco as the hosts look for the goal they need.

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John Pierce: Do Atletico ever lose their shape? So disciplined, committed. Can't help but wanna root for them.

The longer it stays 0-0, the more dangerous it becomes for Real Madrid. Don't forget the power of an Atletico away goal. At the moment though there's only one team who look like scoring and they wear the famous all white.

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Eyobel Gomini: This game has Chicarito's goal written all over it!

Manchester United and England's Wayne Rooney on Twitter: "The referee in the Madrid game has been excellent."

Javier Hernandez has got this crowd going. He missed a good chance but he's buzzing all over the penalty area now, really asking questions of the Atleti defence. He goes down under a challenge from Miranda and he has the away defence worried.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"Sometimes the crowd needs a trigger and they got it with that Hernandez chance. It was a great ball from Isco and it was a warning for Atletico Madrid... they cannot afford to switch off for one second."

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Definitely more drive and tempo from Real since the break. Atletico are not exactly weathering a storm, but they've certainly got their coats on.

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David Ivett: RM creating a lot more chances against Atleti than they usually do. Tight but I fancy RM to progress.

Real just upping the tempo, there's more zip in their game now. Real going longer, earlier and win a corner. Javier Hernandez is constantly whipping the crowd up like 1980s Bono. Another corner...

That chance has got the Bernabeu rocking again. The home fans can sense a goal.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"It was an exquisite ball from Isco, a reverse pass, and it wasn't an easy chance but it was a great opportunity."

CLOSE!

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What a pass! Andres Iniesta unlocked a defence last night with a peach of a pass and Isco does the same here, lovely ball through to unhinge the massed Atleti ranks.

Javier Hernandez is in - possibly just offside - but he's clear and on his left foot, he screws a shot just wide. Real chance, decent effort though.

Ian Dennis

BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

"It hasn't been a spectacle in terms of chances, but it's certainly intriguing."

Manchester United fans, would you like to see Javier Hernandez back next season? He looks a better bet than Radamel Falcao to me. His mobile run down the left is well stopped by Miranda.

KICK-OFF

Back in play in Monaco too. Juve are 45 minutes from going through as it stands.

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Neil Lennon

Former Celtic manager

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"This is so finely poised. Atletico haven't looked like scoring but I think as the game goes on they might come into it. Real will know that even if they score... an Atletico equaliser would send Simeone's men through. That would make it tense."

KICK-OFF

Back under way.

Change at the break for Atletico as Gabi replaces Saul in midfield. Gabi takes the armband too.

I've never covered a game where Toni Kroos hasn't made the most passes. He's a machine.

He made 43 in the first half. Atletico's most prolific distributor was Koke with 26.

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MOTD presenter Gary Lineker

"No East Midlands Derby, is it?"

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored only two goals in the seven games vs Atletico this season, compared to 48 in 38 matches against other sides. They have got the measure of him so far.

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I wouldn't say this game has been boring- too much going on off the ball for that - but it desperately needs a goal to ignite it.

I still don't know who I'd make favourites. The longer it stays 0-0, the more dangerous an Atleti away goal becomes. If they take the lead in the last 10 minutes, Real will be in big trouble.

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Gully: Ronaldo gets angry when Bale doesn't square it but won't square it himself. Sole reason why Messi is better.

Vote closed

We asked who your thought would progress from this tie in our vote this evening, which has just closed.

Many thanks to everyone everyone who voted - and it was close. Real came out on top, with 52.6% of you tipping the home side, while 47.4% went with Atletico.

Still goalless across the tie of course.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"There's a nervous tension in the ground... the Real fans are not getting behind their team. It's just so tense with so much at stake."

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Jeremiah Kariuki: Ronaldo with a good opportunity! Big miss that may come back to haunt Real Madrid. Credit to the Atletico goalie for the block.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"There's all this talk about Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale and if they like each other, but you can see the difference tonight. Bale takes people away from Ronaldo... without him, Atletico can afford to have two players on Ronaldo."

HALF-TIME

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No goals in Monaco either. We used all the goals up last night.

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HALF-TIME

We go to the last 45 minutes of the tie. All to play for.

Football League latest

Just over half an hour played in the Championship fixture between Reading and Birmingham. Very little at stake. No goals.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"That's the best opportunity by far. He should have scored, it was a good save though. Atletico gave the ball away in midfield, that's unusual."

GREAT SAVE!

The chance of the game! Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak denied Gareth Bale in the first leg and he produces a very similar save to spring from his lien and save brilliantly from Cristiano Ronaldo.

Atletico gave it away level with the 18-yard box, James Rodriguez picks out Ronaldo with a lovely first-time pass and Ronaldo sidefoots one at Oblak. A good save, but you'd bank on Ronaldo to score.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"Javier Hernandez is working hard and buzzing around but Real still haven't created an opportunity."

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Cristiano Ronaldo shows everyone why he started off as a right winger, drops the shoulder and delivers a Beckham-esque ball in. Nobody there to meet it though and Atletico defend it easily.

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Peter in Darlington: Shane Daly, are you mad? Two set piece goals AGAINST Atletico? Never going to happen!

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Sergio Ramos reacts to Saul after the midfielder trips him. Ramos takes exception to the challenge and slaps his hand away. Referee Felix Brych is on the case and shuts it down before it escalates.

There's definitely a red card in this game in the second half.

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Naren Ramachandran: Reply to Eduardo from Brixton. Chelsea do it against teams like Sunderland. Atleti doing it against Madrid in UCL semis.

Real have completed 270 passes to Atleti's 132 so far. The pattern of play is set.

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Colin Todd: Atletico always get good value for their yellow cards.

They do indeed Colin. Much like your son Andy if memory serves...

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Atletico commit men forwards in numbers for the first real time but the ball in from out wide is not up to scratch. Cristiano Ronaldo is the latest man to go to ground too easily. Stay on your feet.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"The tempo is playing into Atletico's hands. Real should make full use of the multi-ball system and when the ball does go out of play, try and catch one of the Atletico players off guard."

Fernando Torres is on the bench for Atletico Madrid tonight. He's still a hero in Madrid and you wouldn't rule out him having an intervention in this game. Forget his spell at Chelsea. He has.

Neil Lennon

Former Celtic manager

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"Simeone will be happy because Atletico still have that clean sheet. They are defending deep and it makes it hard for Real Madrid to move the ball quickly. It's very cagey and the first goal is going to be pivotal."

It's a fair point Eduardo. I guess Chelsea can't often claim to be underdogs though. Does that make a difference?

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Eduardo, Brixton: When Chelsea defend like this they get slated. When Atletico do it, everyone laps it up.

YELLOW CARD

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Arda Turan now into the book for his third foul of the night. Free-kick, hit by Cristiano Ronaldo, loads of swerve, and Jan Oblak punches it away. Real smell a goal.

CLOSE!

Almost! James Rodriguez on the right, looks up and plays a cute ball into the goalmouth, Javier Hernandez is up to attack it and he can't beat Juanfran to the ball. The right-back does just enough to put a challenge on him and it drifts a yard over the top.

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Andy in Armagh: Griezmann and Mandzukic have been in great form for Atletico Madrid this season. The club has an uncanny knack of bring in world-class attacking talent on the cheap, selling them onto the more established 'bigger' clubs for huge sums of money, then going on to find and replace them with more world-class talent. Think of their track record with Torres, Aguero, Forlan, Falcao, Costa etc.

Opta

If Predator was watching the game, this is how he'd see it.

On the left, Real Madrid's heat map shows that they have dominated possession with most of their play coming on the flanks. No real play in the penalty area though. Diego Simeone endorses this.

On the right, Atletico haven't had much of it at all.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"That shows Atletico can be adventurous - Jesus Gamez followed his man into his own half and robbed the ball from him."

Sergio Ramos's first midfield error as he overclubs a pass out to Raphael Varane. He can't keep the ball and it leads to a shot on goal from Jesus Gamez, right at Iker Casillas though and the Saint makes the stop.

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Jay Hogaro: Don't understand Ramos in midfield. Reminds me of when Fergie played Rafael there causing Pogba to decide he needed to leave.

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Michael in Manchester: Two great sides, same old theatrics. We've seen more players holding their face and making the elbow gesture to the referee than we have any actual football.

Industrial defending from Jesus Gamez - he just walks across Cristiano Ronaldo and puts him on the deck. Diego Simeone loves it! Clapping high over his head. Free-kick in a good spot though. Gareth Bale would have fancied this.

James Rodriguez takes it - and curls over the top.

Atletico Madrid now having their best spell of the game as Antoine Griezmann becomes an influence from the left. You can't miss him with his haircut. A peroxide streak right through the middle. Very Hoxton.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"It's a slow burner - both teams know so much is at stake. The first goal is so crucial, psychologically it will play a huge part in this game."

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Naren Ramachandran: Good footballers need to stop going to Real Madrid and have their careers ended. Play at a club where your heart is.

Who's ending their career at Real?

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"This is like watching Tony Pulis's Stoke."

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It is a masterclass in keeping your shape so far from the men in red and white.

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Daniel Woodley: Dear Porto,

Subject: Defending

Watch and learn

Yours Sincerely

Atletico Madrid

Arda Turan is the latest Atleti player to leave one on a team-mate as he swings an arm toward the face of Fabio Coentrao. No foul given, and Turan then has a very half-hearted appeal for a penalty waved away looking for handball.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"Atletico are so rigid and some people will say it's not a joy to watch but it takes a lot of work to get the players so disciplined."

Sergio Ramos is a goal threat of course, he's having the best goalscoring season of his career in fact, and he almost ghosts in late to meet a cracking ball from the left. Great defending though from Diego Godin who heads it out from the goalmouth.

If the opening 20 minutes are anything to go by, we could be here late tonight.

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Gervase Kempinski: Why is Ramos in midfield when Khedira and Illarramendi on bench? These are quality players.

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Sergio Ramos has looked very comfortable in this midfield role by the way. Good players can play anywhere.

You think that Asier Illarramendi's Madrid career may be coming to an end though. An expensive purchase, he's never got into the side and Real now prefer defenders ahead of him.

Football League latest

Just one match in the Football League tonight, as FA Cup semi-finalists Reading host Birmingham in the Championship. That game has just kicked off.

No goals in the opening 15 minutes in Monaco - but the hosts have gone closest so far.

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Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"If Real Madrid score first, I wonder if Atletico can change their style of play."

CLOSE!

Real beginning to edge up through the danger zones. Cristiano Ronaldo picks it up 25 yards out, he escapes his markers for the first time and has the chance of a snapshot but he drags it wide with his left foot.

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Shane Daly: Ramos will get 2 goals tonight, both headers from set-pieces. Wanna take my bet BBC Sport?

Nope. But it's well noted.

CLOSE!

First real chance of the night. James Rodriguez drifts out to the right and picks out Javier Hernandez bursting inbetween the lines. The Mexican has good pace and power but he's too wide for a shot, he should be looking to pick out a team-mate and he instead slams a shot into the side-netting. A touch greedy there.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"Arda Turan is man-marking Cristiano Ronaldo, he keeps having a little nibble and is probably one more foul away from a booking."

Tremendous passion from Diego Simeone. He's almost on the pitch to bark orders at his team as Cristiano Ronaldo gets a shot away from 30+ yards - it's well blocked though by Tiago. Atletico Madrid are so well organised. They don't give you an inch.

Arda Turan goes through the back of Cristiano Ronaldo and he's lucky not to be booked.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"There's more edge about the place tonight, because one mistake could settle the tie now. The Atletico team are so well drilled, it's almost perfection."

Ian Dennis

BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

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"My taxi driver was pleased that Javier Hernandez was starting for Real Madrid tonight, ahead of Karim Benzema. That surprised me a little. He'd love to leave a hero and head back to Manchester United by scoring the goal which knocks out Atletico here."

Real Madrid having three times as much of the ball as their neighbours in these early stages. It's the Atleti pattern which has suited them well in the past 18 months or so.

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RG: I worked in an Irish pub in Monaco for 6 months. Rock n roll band every night, you could drink as long as it wasn't more than the customers, French TV played all the PL and CL games and the tips were great. Oh and you didn't start work until 4pm. There was a dart board and free Italian food from the 5 star restaurant next door but we were too busy 'working' to take advantage.

Gareth Bale had the best chance of the first leg but couldn't beat the impressive Atleti keeper Jan Oblak. If you are just tuning in, Bale is injured tonight along with his former Spurs team-mate Luka Modric.

Ian Dennis

BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

"Every outfield player is camped in the Atletico half, but they won't be fazed. They've only conceded one goal in their last eight Champions League games. It started like this in the first leg."

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Sergio Ramos likes a spot of theatrics and he's the first to go to ground holding his face after a flick out from Saul. A mere brush of the chin but there'll be plenty of that.

Isco gives the ball away cheaply but Atletico Madrid have very much set their stall out, they don't attempt to counter in these very early stages. See it out for a spell of time - up to the boss I guess - and then look for a potentially lethal away goal later on. All 20 outfield players compacted into the one half.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

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"Real want to play a nice, high tempo. Atletico will try and break it up with niggly fouls. They combine both elements really - they do have skilful players but they can also dig in."

Real keep the ball for a solid 100 seconds from kick-off but the spell ends with Toni Kroos skying a shot well wide and over from 30 yards. Cristiano Ronaldo instantly gets on to the ballboys to play on quickly. High tempo clearly on Real's radar tonight.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"I thought Real Madrid might have gone 4-4-2 to match up to Atletico but they haven't, they've stuck with their favoured 4-3-3."

KICK-OFF

And we are under way in Madrid too. Real playing a 4-3-3 with Sergio Ramos in midfield.

KICK-OFF

Game on in Monaco.

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It looks and sounds fantastic. This is what football's all about.

Premier League teams - raise your game next year. You're missing out. And so are your fans.

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"This game has the wow factor. We've got a fantastic view and every single Real Madrid fan has been given a white flag... not that they will be surrendering tonight. That's for sure."

The sides emerge from their segregated tunnel at the Bernabeu. Thousands of white scarves, as the familiar strains of the Champions League anthem rain down.

What a night in Madrid. So much at stake. Expect cards, fouls and drama aplenty.

LINE-UPS

Real Madrid: Casillas, Carvajal, Varane, Sergio Ramos, Fabio Coentrao, Rodriguez, Pepe, Kroos, Isco, Hernandez, Ronaldo. Subs: Navas, Khedira, Lucas Silva, Arbeloa, Nacho, Jese, Illarramendi.

Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Juanfran, Miranda, Godin, Jesus Gamez, Turan, Tiago, Koke, Saul, Mandzukic, Griezmann. Subs: Moya, Siqueira, Raul Garcia, Jimenez, Gabi, Torres, Gimenez.

Referee: Felix Brych (Germany)

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Here we go then.

Time for us to enjoy our own perks of being at work and watch tonight's action. Can Real finally beat Atletico?

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Neil Lennon

Former Celtic manager

"I think this will be another physical game. For me, Real Madrid look a little lightweight on paper. I'm going to go for Atletico to nick it tonight."

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"I think Real Madrid, at home, are likely to score at least two goals. I don't see Atletico scoring more than one, so I think Real will go through."

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'I told you not to take that left!'

A few cars have had a nightmare outside the Bernabeu. When shortcuts go wrong...

Ten minutes from kick-off in both of tonight's games.

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First goal is massive tonight, even more than usual.

We saw last night a lesson in killing off a tie in 40 minutes from Bayern Munich. Nobody expects that from Real tonight, but an early goal for the visitors could well have this crowd up in arms.

Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak had a stormer in the first leg and he will probably need another one tonight.

For all of Real Madrid's injury problems they've still put out a fine side.

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Francisco: We get unlimited fruit, toast and coffee machine every day.

Atletico Madrid have not lost in seven meetings with Real this season - and that is their best ever run of results in the derby. If they make it eight tonight, they'll be in the last four.

Diego Simeone has recently signed a new contract to extend his stay at Atletico - but will we ever see him manage in England? He'd be a bonkers but brilliant addition wouldn't he?

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Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion. Passion.

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Jack from London: I think Atletico's team spirit will get them through the tie tonight. Real are less of a team, more a collection of talented individuals, and that could cost them.

I presume Steve is an upholsterer or furniture maker or something. Otherwise that would be weird.

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Steve in Kidderminster: I made my own sofas at work.

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Rob Hooper: I'd take our almost endless supply of jackets, baguettes and paninis anyday.

And I'm sure you do Rob.

It seems crazy doesn't it that Carlo Ancelotti could be under pressure for his job if Real go out tonight. When you manage the best, you have to be the best.

Pep Guardiola reacted well to being under (slight) pressure last night. Has Carlo got Real amped up?

Neil Lennon

Former Celtic manager

"For me, in terms of great managers, I look at Jose Mourinho and what he did at Porto, that was a great achievement. Wherever he has been he has been successful. He might not be everyone's cup of tea, but sometimes people might be a little jealous."

Danny Mills

BBC Radio 5 live

"When you look at the likes of Isco, Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez, Real still have enough attacking flair which can create chances. Atletico are dogged and will try to upset Real by trying to break up play, there will be niggly fouls and it will be fascinating. But will Atletico be able to score and will one goal be enough?"

Whistles and jeers greet the Atletico players as they go through their warm-ups.

The home fans demand another European Cup. And they must be sick of not beating Atleti...

Stakes high in Monaco

Tonight's other quarter-final is finely poised too.

Get the snacks in, we could be on for a late finish this evening. Juve hold a one-goal lead against Monaco, who don't concede many.

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BBC Radio 5 live

As if our words weren't enough for you, you can tune in to BBC radio 5 live tonight to hear full match commentary from the Bernabeu.

You can even listen on this page. Just hit the play icon above. Commentary comes from Ian Dennis and Danny Mills.

Neil Lennon

Former Celtic manager

"There's nothing between the teams. Atletico are as good as any team in Europe defensively and they will fancy it tonight. They won't be intimidated. I like the way Diego Simeone sets them up - they are rugged and dogged but have real quality too."

Ian Dennis

BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

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"We've taken four taxis in Madrid and each time the driver was a Real fan. They are worried about this game tonight."

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John from London: Really hope Atletico get through today. A club that shows buying players with big price tags isn't always the answer.

Scottish football latest

There's another night of action under the spring sunshine in Scottish football, where the main event is in the Premiership, where Dundee host leaders Celtic, while there is also an important game in the Championship, with Livingston hosting Hibernian.

At Dens Park, Celtic and Dundee both play their final game before the Premiership splits into two sections of six teams. A victory for Celtic and the Glasgow side will stretch their lead at the top of the table over Aberdeen to eight points with five games remaining.

At Livingston, Hibs are looking to narrow the gap on second-top Rangers to one point, while the home side can move to within a point of second-bottom Alloa Athletic as they look to avoid relegation.

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Uefa's official teamsheets have Real playing a 4-4-2 formation tonight, with Pepe in central midfield, Isco on the left wing and Cristiano Ronaldo up front with Javier Hernandez.

Only the 11 men and Carlo Ancelotti really know though. The world will find out in 35 minutes.

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Anonymous: Sleep in the office after Christmas party night out.

Are you sure you're allowed, considering you've not told us your name?

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Gareth Murphy: Working music festivals, allowing me to watch the greatest bands in the world for free. Rolling Sstones at Glastonbury being the best.

Rishabh Kapoor: Unlimited yoghurt triumphs France anytime of the day.

The last four

A round-up of who is still standing in the Champions League ahead of Friday's draw for the semi-finals.

Barcelona - beat Paris St-Germain 5-1 on aggregate.

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Bayern Munich - beat Porto 7-4 on aggregate.

Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid

Monaco or Juventus

It's already promising to be a cracking final, no matter who gets through now. Circle the date in your diary - 6 June.

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Gunning: A weekend in the south of France, red wine and football in a bull ring. With a bull. I got clobbered. Fun times.

John: We've got 180 beds at our work.

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Football League update

Just the one game in the Football League tonight and without wishing to put a dampener on things it's a bit of a dead rubber.

Reading host Birmingham, both sides are safe and neither can trouble the play-offs. Put the youth team out.

Pens on the cards?

Whisper it quietly but a 0-0 draw tonight would see us go to penalties. It's the only scoreline that would.

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Kaka missed from the spot when Real lost a shootout to Bayern Munich in 2012. Now he plays up front with Martin Paterson. Be warned!

Fourteen ties have gone to penalties, including six finals - 1996, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2012.

The first two-legged tie decided on spot kicks was PSV Eindhoven's 4-2 victory over Lyon on 13 April 2005 after a 2-2 aggregate draw.

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Yamin Zarolia: It's gonna get ugly for Real. Modric, Benzema, Bale and Marcelo are main creators. Atletico to get one, then counter at will.

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Daily Telegraph writer Henry Winter: "Strange season for Javier Hernandez. Lost 4-0 at MK Dons in 2nd round of Capital One Cup. Now given chance to shoot Real Madrid into CL semis."

The best team v the best individuals?

A reader last week summed up the clash of these sides nicely when they pointed out that Real had all the best individuals but Atletico were the best 'team' in Europe.

They work so hard, it is tiring to watch. Like a Spanish Burnley.

Add in the fact that Real are missing several of those key individuals and it promises to be truly interesting stuff...

Feeling fruity

Adam Filer gets this perk through work. Fridays must be grape.

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Last year's final

Atletico Madrid won La Liga last season. Given the dominance of Barcelona and Real, that was an awesome achievement.

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Sergio Ramos saved Real with this last-minute header in last season's Champions League final.

They were also a minute away from winning the Champions League as well. Until Sergio Ramos popped up with a late header...

Read last season's Champions League final match report.

Don't get booked!

I'm not one for making predictions during a commentary. But there will be cards tonight. Yellows, yellows, maybe even a few reds.

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On the Real side, Sergio Ramos, Fabio Coentrao and Toni Kroos are all one booking away from a suspension.

Atletico have Cristian Ansaldi, Gabi, Jesus Gamez, Raul Garcia and Fernando Torres on the tightrope. Don't dive in lads...

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Atletico's amazing run

Real Madrid have not beaten Atletico in seven previous meetings this season.

19 August, Spanish Super Cup

Real 1-1 Atletico

22 August, Spanish Super Cup

Atletico 1-0 Real

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13 September, La Liga

Real 1-2 Atletico

7 January, Copa del Rey

Atletico 2-0 Real

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15 January, Copa del Rey

Real 2-2 Atletico

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7 February, La Liga

Atletico 4-0 Real

And last week:

Atletico 0-0 Real

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Team news

It's seven changes in all for tonight's derby - with Real, in particular, badly affected by injuries. There's no Gareth Bale, no Karim Benzema, no Luka Modric while Marcelo drops out. In come Pepe, Fabio Coentrao, Isco and Javier Hernandez. Not the worst replacements in the world.

For Atletico, Guilherme Siqueira, captain Gabi and Mario Suarez are replaced by Jesus Gamez, Tiago Mendes and Angel Correa.

Real XI: Casillas; Carvajal, Pepe, Varane, Coentrao; Isco, Ramos, Kroos, Hernandez, Ronaldo, Rodriguez

Atletico XI: Oblak, Juanfran, Miranda, Godin, Gamez, Tiago, Koke, Saul, Arda, Griezmann, Mandzukic

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James Rimmer: I reckon Real Madrid will nick this 1-0 at home. I don't expect a goal fest due to the injuries

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Ramos v Mandzukic

We had a good old-fashioned tussle in the first leg as Atletico centre-forward Mario Mandzukic and Real defender Sergio Ramos traded blows throughout.

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'I never touched him ref...'

Mandzukic was not happy at all by an early challenge which left him bleeding, and the Croatian put Ramos on the deck as soon as he got back on the pitch.

Keep your eyes peeled...

Who goes through? Get voting

Any score draw sends Atletico Madrid through, while Real Madrid need to win on the night.

Who do you make favourites? You can vote now on this page.

We depend on you...

Sports daily Marca have coined a new word in today's edition: "Cristianodependencia" (Cristiano dependence).

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They say that Real's hopes rest on Cristiano Ronaldo's shoulders, given injuries to the likes of Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and Gareth Bale.

I think they have depended on Ronaldo ever since he got off the plane - but even more so tonight.

Real to make history?

Holders Real are hoping to see off their rivals tonight and move a step closer to the final in Berlin.

No team has successfully defended the Champions League trophy, with Milan (1989, 1990) the last club to pick up consecutive European Cups. Milan (1994, 1995), Ajax (1995, 1996), Juventus (1996, 1997) and Manchester United (2008, 2009) have all returned to the final as holders only to lose.

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Ruud Gullit looking magnificent as AC Milan win the 1990 European Cup

It could be Pepe playing in midfield actually. He played there in several El Clasicos under Jose Mourinho.

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Injured Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale: "Gutted not to be playing tonight, but working hard to get back to fitness. Good luck lads!!"

BreakingBREAKING TEAM NEWS

Sergio Ramos is indeed playing in midfield for Real Madrid.

He replaces Luka Modric, while Cristiano Ronaldo is joined up front by Isco and Javier Hernandez. Full team news to come.

Ian Dennis

BBC Radio 5 live senior football reporter

"Real without their BBC but 5 live are LIVE in Madrid from 7pm."

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BBC Radio 5 live's Gary Flintoff: "Looking for some UK based Bayern, Atletico and Juventus fans for post match on 5 live tonight. Anyone want to get involved?"

Interested, the original tweet is here.

I've seen a few rumours that Sergio Ramos may play in midfield in place of Luka Modric.

Real Madrid playing a destroyer in midfield at home! Pragmatism over art.

Who's out?

Real boss Carlo Ancelotti admitted on Tuesday that he has 'the best squad in the world.'

And he'll need it tonight, as several key men are unavailable.

Gareth Bale is out. He lasted just a few minutes of last weekend's game against Malaga before limping off with a calf problem and Karim Benzema has a knee injury, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo, Javier Hernandez and Jese Rodriguez as Real's fit forwards.

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The delightful Isco could also play in the front three tonight, though he may be used deeper as Luka Modric is also injured.

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Real Madrid's quest for excellence has seen them give each player a sleeping plan and ensuring they can all have a good nap every afternoon. For many, that must be the ultimate perk. Being paid (millions) to get some kip.

Staff at Google can live in the office and wash their clothes, even play the piano. Whether or not that's a good thing is another matter.

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Real Madrid have 81 bedrooms at their training complex for players and staff to take a siesta

But what's the greatest perk you've ever received from a place of work?

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What's the biggest perk you've ever received at work? Keep it legal.

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Sleep your way to the top

If Real Madrid's players look fresh deep into tonight's game, it could all come down to a killer siesta this afternoon.

No, honestly.

Madrid have 81 five-star, fingerprint-accessed bedrooms at the club's training complex with their own 'sleep environment' of temperature, lighting, air quality, duvet-type and mattresses inside the rooms.

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At Manchester City they have 32 en-suite bedrooms each decorated with sleep-inducing wallpaper - a light green design with ever decreasing circles.

I'm not making this up. All of us at BBC Sport learned a lot about sleep this week thanks to a fascinating read from Alec Fenn.

Dig in and find out just why you're not sleeping too well.

Goals, goals goals?

Fear not, there has never been a knockout tie ending goalless after two legs. Ten have finished 1-0 on aggregate, most recently Tottenham's narrow success against Milan in the 2010-11 round of 16.

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Peter Crouch...

Any draw will do

Drawing the first leg 0-0 at home was long seen as a bad result.

But by not conceding an away goal, Atletico Madrid have put themselves in a decent position.

Obviously, they'd like to be ahead, but now any score draw sends them through. The sides have already drawn on three occasions this season, with Atletico winning the other four.

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Can Fernando Torres or Mario Mandzukic be a hero for Atletico again?

And they did it last season to Chelsea. A 0-0 draw in Madrid followed by a stunning 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge.

Who do you make favourites tonight?

Forget Alton Towers, tonight Real Madrid face their real nemesis.

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They just can't beat Atletico Madrid. Like an annoyingly hard boss at the end of a platform game, try as they might Real cannot put one over their city rivals.

Seven times this season the sides have met. Zero times have Real come away with a win.

Ding Ding! It's time for round eight...

Do you know what Nemesis means?

NEMESIS.

noun, plural nemeses [nem-uh-seez]

1. something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.: 'The performance test proved to be my nemesis.'

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2. an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.

3. (initial capital letter) Classical Mythology. the goddess of divine retribution.

Thanks to Dictionary.com