It is a night of champions in European football with English champions Manchester City hosting Spanish champions Atletico Madrid. It is a clash of footballing ideologies as well with Pep Guardiola and Deigo Simeone both having their distinct coaching styles. The Champions League remains the holy grail for the two sides and both teams are expected to play to their strengths this evening. WION's football pundit Matt Holland tells previews the game with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

Clash of footballing ideologies in Manchester

A couple of blockbuster fixtures are on the cards after the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals draw was conducted on Friday (March 18). The draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland as the fate of the remaining eight teams in the Champions League this year was decided.

UEFA Champions League quarterfinals draw: Chelsea to take on Real Madrid, Manchester City face Atletico

On Wednesday (March 16), Manchester United's star midfielder Paul Pogba made a startling revelation, saying his home was burgled when his children were present in the house amid the Red Devils' Champions League face-off with Atletico Madrid.

Paul Pogba reveals his house was burgled with children present during Man Utd's CL tie vs Atletico

Anthony Elanga`s 80th-minute goal gave Manchester United a 1-1 draw away to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie. The result flattered United, who did very little in the game played on Wednesday night, but at the same time, it was a punishment for Atletico for not taking chances and their tendency to defend a narrow lead.

Champions League: Anthony Elanga scores as Manchester United-Atletico Madrid tie end in 1-1 stalemate

Atletico Madrid will host Manchester United in the first leg of one of the most high-voltage and anticipated matches in the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League.

Man Utd vs Atletico Madrid live streaming: When and where to watch Champions League match?

Manchester United coach Ralf Rangnick said his side are ready for an "emotional" battle in their Champions League last-16 first leg at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, heaping praise on the hosts' manager Diego Simeone for instilling such passion.

'It will be physical, it will be emotional': Manchester United coach Ralf Rangnick on battle against Atletico

Barcelona fought back to beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in a LaLiga thriller at the Camp Nou on Sunday as they clinically saw off the champions by scoring four goals from their only four shots on target in the game.

Jordi Alba and Dani Alves score as clinical Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in La Liga

Atletico Madrid conceded a last-minute penalty and had coach Diego Simeone sent off as they were held to a 2-2 draw by struggling Levante in LaLiga on Thursday. Simeone's men appeared on course to grab all three points after going 2-1 ahead following substitute Matheus Cunha`s stunning 76th minute strike.

La Liga: Atletico Madrid held by lowly Levante after Enis Bardhi's late penalty

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp walked out of the interview after a dramatic Champions League contest against Atletico Madrid that his side won 3-2 on Tuesday (October 19) at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Watch: Jurgen Klopp walks out of interview, snaps at journo over Diego Simeone's handshake snub questioning

Former Barcelona striker Luis Suarez heaped more misery on his old club as Atletico Madrid claimed a 2-0 LaLiga victory over the Catalans at the Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday.

Luis Suarez piles misery on former club as Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona 2-0 in La Liga

Atletico Madrid`s Spanish title defence was dealt a blow as they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at lowly Alaves in LaLiga on Saturday. Victor Lagauardia`s fourth-minute header from a Ruben Duarte corner was enough for the hosts to secure their first win of the season.

La Liga: Champions Atletico Madrid suffer shock loss at Alaves

Jordi Alba has pummelled the club's choice to sell striker Luis Suarez to Atletico Madrid the previous summer. Luis Suarez was instrumental in Atletico Madrid lifting their first La Liga title in quite a while this season.

Football: 'It was a joke': Jordi Alba on Barcelona letting Luis Suarez go to Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid pipped city rivals Real Madrid to the La Liga title on Saturday after Luis Suarez fired them to a 2-1 comeback win at Real Valladolid, which secured them the Spanish championship for the first time in seven years.

Football: Atletico Madrid clinch La Liga title thanks to Suarez winner

In a must-win clash, Atletico Madrid will take on Real Valladolid on Saturday at the Jose Zorrilla Stadium. The match holds utmost importance for both sides as Atletico need to win the match to lift the La Liga trophy, whereas, Valladolid need to stop themselves from getting relegated.

La Liga Live Streaming: When and where to watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Valladolid?

Barely a week has gone by this season without Diego Simeone pronouncing his mantra of "one game at a time" and now it really rings true, with Atletico Madrid one match away from winning La Liga.

Football: Atletico on cusp of La Liga glory but Real Madrid ready to pounce

Atletico Madrid held their nerve to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Wednesday and move within touching distance of winning La Liga. Yannick Carrasco and Angel Correa made a dominant first half count for Atletico, who retreated in the second and were left hanging on after Igor Zubeldia blasted in for La Real with seven minutes left.

Atletico edge closer to La Liga title after Real Sociedad win

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid knew victory could fire them towards the La Liga title but Saturday's 0-0 draw at Camp Nou handed Real Madrid the chance to go top.

Stalemate between Atletico and Barca hands advantage to Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has no special plans for Saturday`s La Liga title showdown with Barcelona. The Argentine`s league leaders visit the Camp Nou two points ahead of the Catalans and a win would all but rule Barca out of the title running with three games remaining.

Simeone will not change gameplan for Barca showdown

Atletico Madrid are set to take on Barcelona in a title-deciding clash for La Liga on Saturday. Ahead of the match, Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez lauded Barcelona legend, Lionel Messi.

'Best player in history': Atletico Madrid midfielder praises Lionel Messi ahead of clash

Atletico Madrid stayed in charge of La Liga's four-way title race by earning a nerve-shredding 1-0 victory at struggling Elche on Saturday, riding their luck to the extreme when the hosts missed a penalty in stoppage time.

La Liga: Atletico Madrid ride luck to win after late Elche penalty miss

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone insists his side are not getting carried away with the La Liga title in touching distance. Atletico had a 10-point lead at the top of the table just two months ago but the chasing pack have closed the gap in recent weeks, with Simeone`s men winning just two of their past five league outings.

Atletico Madrid's Simeone not getting carried away with title in sight

Atletico Madrid's title hopes suffered a setback on Sunday as a shock 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao handed Barcelona the upper hand in a thrilling race at the top of La Liga.

Atletico defeat by Athletic Bilbao hands initiative to Barcelona

Atletico Madrid's players have expressed their "satisfaction" at the club's decision to withdraw from the European Super League project on Wednesday. "From the Atletico squad we want to communicate our satisfaction over the final decision to withdraw the commitment to the Super League project taken by our club," a statement by captain Koke said on Twitter.

Atletico Madrid players welcome Super League withdrawal

Atletico Madrid, Inter and AC Milan have followed all six English Premier League clubs in quitting the breakaway European Super League on Wednesday as the latest development gave another hammer blow to a project that prompted worldwide criticism.

Super League left for dead as Atletico Madrid, Inter and AC Milan pull out

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