Real Madrid take on Atletico Madrid on the road on Wednesday, March 12. The Champions League Round of 16 second leg is at the Wanda Metropolitano, with Los Blancos holding a 2-1 after the first leg lead.

Over the last 12 months, there has regularly been speculation about the future of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach of Real Madrid. The iconic Italian manager is contracted until the end of next season,

Real Madrid fans and players celebrated their hard-fought win against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday to earn a quarter-final berth in the Champions League, but manager Carlo Ancelotti was more relieved than rapturous at what he said was a subpar performance.