Real Madrid name Champions League squad to face Atleti without influential midfielder

UEFA Champions League record-winners Real Madrid have announced their squad to face Atletico Madrid in the first-leg of the round of 16 on Tuesday night.

The La Liga giants reached this stage after eliminating Manchester City in a double-legged encounter and will now have to cross the hurdle against Diego Simeone’s men.

However, Carlo Ancelotti will go into the crucial first-leg fixture at the Santiago Bernabeu without English midfielder Jude Bellingham.

Bellingham picked a booking in the second-leg tie against Manchester City in that 3-1 win and will not be able to play in the first leg fixture.

The former Dortmund man will be forced to watch the game from the stands at the Bernabeu and cheer on his teammates to do the job.

Real Madrid have won the UEFA Champions League 15 times and are aiming for their 16th title.