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Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot on Atletico Madrid: "We need to be ready for everything, because they're a fantastic team, not only in La Liga, but also in the Champions League.

"They've been having a fantastic season, and they've shown what they can do it over the last couple of years.

"I'm sure it's going to be a very good game to watch, and hopefully we can go through."

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"I could play for Holland but I want to make my dad proud," says Ajax's teenage goalkeeper Charlie Setford.

"He is English and has been there all the time for me. One thing I always wanted to achieve was to play for England."

An England Under-18 international, Setford is attempting to establish himself in the professional game with the four-time European champions.

He has been a regular in coach Erik ten Hag's first-team squad this term as the club's third keeper.

And while his involvement will be limited as Ajax take on Benfica tonight in the Champions League, it promises to be another occasion to remember for the 17-year-old.

Read the story here.

Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Manchester United for the second game running, following his hat-trick in the 3-2 victory over Tottenham.

Manager Ralf Rangnick makes three changes from the side that started against Tottenham, bringing in Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes and Anthonay Elanga. Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Nemanja Matic drop out.

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Telles, McTominay, Fred, Fernandes, Elanga, Sancho, Ronaldo.

Subs: Heaton, Henderson, Lindelof, Bailly, Jones, Pogba, Mata, Rashford, Lingard, Cavani, Wan-Bissaka, Matic

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Antoine Griezmann and Joao Felix are among the big names to start for Atletico Madrid, who welcome back captain Koke.

Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is on the bench.

Atletico Madrid XI: Oblak, Savic, Gimenez, Reinildo, Herrera, Llorente, Koke, de Paul, Renan Lodi, Griezmann, Joao Felix.

Subs: Lecomte, Kondogbia, Suárez, Correa, Felipe, Hermoso, Serrano Martínez, Moreno Rebanal, Gómez, Martín Domínguez, González Verjara, Cámara Silva

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Whatever the outcome tonight, you can be sure Diego Simeone will not be far away from the headlines.

The Atletico boss is one of Europe's more fiery ones - he is no stranger to a red card - Simeone's expressive touchline antics regularly spark as much conversation as his success as a manager.

Former Atletico defender Kieran Trippier spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live what it is like to play for Simeone.

Tripper was signed by him for £20m in 2019 and went on to win the La Liga title before moving to Newcastle in January.

Read the interview here.

Simon Gleave, head of sports analysis, Nielsen Gracenote: "After drawing 1-1 in Madrid, Manchester United have strengthened their position as favourites to win this tie. There is little between these teams according to the Euro Club Index, external as Manchester United are ranked ninth in Europe and Atletico Madrid are just one place lower in 10th. United's home advantage in this second leg means they now have 61% chance of reaching the last eight.

"In the other match, Ajax (ranked 14th by the Euro Club Index) have 71% chance of reaching the quarter-finals after their 2-2 draw in Portugal. Opponents Benfica are the 32nd best team in Europe according to the ECI ranking."

Sebastien Haller, prolific in the Champions League this season, leads the line for Ajax in Amsterdam with the tie delicately poised at 2-2 following the first leg in Lisbon.

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A few familiar faces in the Benfica side, with the Portuguese outfit opting for a veteran centre-back pairing of Nicolas Otamendi and Jan Vertonghen, while former Spurs and QPR man Adel Taarabt starts in midfield.

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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simone said his side are "really up for the game" as they hope to reach the last eight of the Champions League.

"We know every game is completely different, we've done well in these previous games like this in this country," he said.

"We know the potential and how important the opponent we're facing tomorrow, and I'm sure that tomorrow we'll do the best we can in the game.

"I think we'll do what the team requires, we'll work on our attacking threat from the front, that's where our initial defensive block starts. When we have to track back, we will do.

"We're really up for the game. We're happy, and that's really important on an individual level to do well on a collective level."

Chelsea

Chelsea have withdrawn a request for Saturday's FA Cup tie at Middlesbrough to be played behind closed doors.

They are not allowed to sell tickets for any matches and initially made the request "for matters of sporting integrity".

"After constructive talks between the FA and Chelsea, the club has agreed to remove their request," the FA said.

Championship club Middlesbrough earler said they would challenge the "bizarre" and "ironic" request.

Chelsea Supporters' Trust had also asked the club to withdraw the request, saying it "does not benefit" any fans.

Full story here.

Team news is coming out. Cristiano Ronaldo starts for Manchester United, alongside Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho.

Atletico Madrid captain Koke returns. Antoine Griezmann is among the starters, while former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is on the bench.

Full team news to follow.

That hat-trick against Spurs was Ronaldo's 49th in his club career.

Four of those have come against Atletico Madrid – he has only hit more hat-tricks against Sevilla (five).

Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Jermaine Jenas discuss Cristiano Ronaldo after his hat-trick helped Manchester United beat Tottenham 3-2 at Old Trafford in their last game.

BBC Radio 5 Live

We've got commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live from Old Trafford. Build-up kicks off with Mark Chapman from 19:00 GMT.

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The big news today is that Christian Eriksen has been named in Denmark's squad for the first time since his cardiac arrest while playing at Euro 2020 last summer.

Denmark play friendlies in the Netherlands on 26 March and at home against Serbia three days later.

Eriksen will join up with his international team-mates for training in Spain prior to the two games.

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Ahead of a pivotal game in the Champions League between Manchester United and Atletico Madrid at Old Trafford, we ask if Diego Simeone’s side is going through an identity crisis.

Watch the Football News Show here.

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Ralf Rangnick said he is not worried about the fitness of Cristiano Ronaldo with two games in four days.

The 37-year-old scored a hat-trick in the win over Tottenham on Saturday.

"I'm not worried that he hasn't been able to recover. He looks after himself. He knows what to do," said Rangnick.

"If he can score another three goals, we will see? It is not easy against this team.

"But it is not only about Cristiano, it is about the whole team. We have to know what it takes, the rest is about energy.

"It is very important [to score first]. Atletico don't mind the opposition having the ball. If possible, we have to make sure we don't concede at all."

Competition top scorer Sebastien Haller scored at both ends as Ajax and Benfica drew in the first leg in Portugal.

Dusan Tadic scored with eight minutes to give Ajax the lead before Haller scored an own goal.

Haller then restored the visitors' lead but substitute Roman Yaremchuk headed in the rebound.

Again, with no away-goal advantage, the winner takes all in Amsterdam tonight.

Manchester United last reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League in 2019, where they lost 4-0 on aggregate to Barcelona.

They drew 1-1 with La Liga champions Atletico Madrid in Spain on 23 February in the first leg.

Anthony Elanga netted a late equaliser to cancel out Joao Felix's opener.

With the rule change on away goals this season, Manchester United must win tonight to progress as that goal in Spain holds no advantage.

Atletico are on a three-game winning run since drawing with United and are fourth in La Liga - 12 points behind leaders Real Madrid having played one game more.

We're back for more Champions League action this week as Manchester United look to seal their place in the quarter-finals.

They drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in Spain so can they get the job done tonight at Old Trafford?

Ajax v Benfica is the other match taking place at 20:00 GMT - they drew 2-2 in the first leg so it's still up for grabs.

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