The Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium in Madrid is the stage for our second last 16 ties on Tuesday as Real Madrid look to preserve their one-goal lead against Gasperini's Atalanta. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

Remo Freuler's red card in the first half of the first leg tipped the tie in Los Blancos' favour as they were able to dominate the game. The much-needed go-ahead goal came in the second half, however, via a strike from French left-back Ferland Mendy. Los Blancos left Italy with that 1-0 lead and a precious away goal at that.

Feisty encounter on the cards

Real Madrid head into Tuesday's game unbeaten in eight games in all competitions. Although they dropped points in two of their last three league matches, they're still six behind league leaders and local rivals Atletico Madrid. A brilliant brace from Karim Benzema was exactly what they needed in their most recent game at home to Elche as they ran out 2-1 winners.

Atalanta were also winners over the weekend, beating Spezia 3-1 for their fifth win in six Serie A games. Pasalic, with two goals, and Muriel were on the scoresheet as Gasperini and his troops managed to hold on to the 4th spot with Roma and Napoli breathing down their necks.

Real Madrid vs Atalanta Team News

Casemiro will be unavailable for this second leg tie given his suspension while Marcelo, Odriozola and Carvajal are all nursing injuries. Freuler, given his red card in the first leg, will also be suspended for this tie while Hateboer and Sotulo are both out injured f0r the away side.

Real Madrid possible starting XI:

Courtois; Vazquez, Varane, Ramos, Mendy; Modric, Valverde, Kroos; Asensio, Hazard; Benzema

Atalanta possible starting XI:

Gollini; Toloi, Romero, Palomino; Maehle, de Roon, Pasalic, Gosens; Malinovskyi; Muriel, Zapata

Real Madrid vs Atalanta Prediction: 1-1

Real Madrid has the ball in their court given their one-goal lead and that precious away goal. As such, we expect Atalanta to take the game to their opponents. However, with the return of Ramos and Hazard, we expect Real to be a lot more competitive and as such, they should do enough to progress.