No way through for Real Madrid or Cristiano Ronaldo

·         FULL TIME! The game ends 0-0 at Estadio Vicente Calderon, with certainly no love lost between the two sides. Real Madrid dominated the first 45 minutes, but after the break Ancelotti's men got much more of a taste of what they might have to come in the second leg. This tie is still very much in the balance! That's all we have time for from tonight's Champions League action, I've been Simon Harrison and I hope to see you again next time.

·         90' + 3'

Brilliant interception from Varane! The France international nods away from Mandzukic, as the Croatian striker was lurking at the back post! That would prove vital.

·         90' + 2'

Cristiano sees a shot easily saved by Oblak at his near post, with the Slovenia international having much less to do in the second half. The home supporters are desperately urging their players on until the very end.

·         90' + 1'

There are three minutes of stoppage time at Estadio Vicente Calderon!

·         90'

Good block from Arbeloa! The former Liverpool right-back takes a bullet of a strike straight into the stomach, to ensure that Real Madrid's clean sheet stays intact! This game is really being tightly contested in its dying embers!

·         89'

Yellow CardMarcelo

·         89'

Mistake from Casillas! The Spain international goalkeeper comes racing off his line to deny Torres, but flattens his own defender in the process! The ball rolls out for a corner, which is whipped in towards the back post, but an improvised over-head kick from Mario Suarez is stopped by Casillas!

·         88'

Varane can't keep a ball in on the left byline, gifting the home side a corner, but Godin can only turn a looping header over the crossbar! Only a few minutes remain for Los Blancos to see out. Marcelo picks up a yellow card that'll rule him out for the next clash.

·         86'

Modric sends a looping volley just over the crossbar, after a set piece was half cleared by the hosts! Real Madrid will be aggrieved that they haven't managed to grab an away goal! Torres weaves his way into the visiting penalty area, before being possibly impeded by Ramos, but the referee isn't interested! Huge decision, but probably the right one!

·         85'

SubstitutionDaniel Carvajal Arbeloa 

·         85'

Yellow CardMario Suárez

·         85'

Only five minutes remain at the Estadio Vicente Calderon, with the home crowd baying for blood! Carvajal is replaced by Arbeloa, with Ancelotti looking to keep things fresh. Real Madrid whip a good delivery into the box, but Bale is beaten in the air by Godin.

·         83'

SubstitutionKoke Fernando Torres 

·         83'

Mandzukic wins a corner out on the right-hand side, but Koke's delivery is headed away at the near post by Marcelo. Poor execution! Torres comes onto the field in place of Koke, with Arda presumably moved out to the left, leaving Raul Garcia to fill on the right flank of midfield.

·         81'

What a run from Arda! The Turkish midfielder scampers past a few challenges, leaving players in his wake as though they weren't even there! He tries to poke a through ball to the back post for Koke to run onto, but Carvajal and Casillas combine to clear! From the resulting long throw, Godin lashes a half volley over the crossbar.

·         80'

Yellow CardRaúl García

·         80'

Yellow CardSergio Ramos

·         79'

Torres and Tiago are continuing to warm up for the home side, with this contest looking to be going all the way to the wire. Raul Garcia tries to break down the right, but Sergio Ramos comes across brilliantly to dispossess his compatriot. Due to some afters, the substitute and the Real Madrid captain are both booked.

·         77'

SubstitutionAntoine Griezmann Raúl García 

·         77'

Griezmann is the man who is brought off by Simeone, with Raul Garcia thrown into the fray. The hosts will be going with two physical target man up top, with it clear what Atleti will be trying to do in the final 10 minutes or so. Ruffle some feathers and hoof plenty of direct balls upfield.

·         76'

SubstitutionKarim Benzema Isco 

·         76'

Isco is the first man to be introduced for the visitors, with Benzema taking his leave after having a rather quiet evening in the Spanish capital. The former Malaga midfielder will be playing on the left-hand side, with Ancoletti perhaps opting to match up formations with Simeone.

·         74'

Ramos gives the ball away in defence, with Koke found out on the left-hand side as a result. The Spanish midfielder curls in a cross, but Varane heads away under no pressure. Mandzukic is only having an impact on this second half in terms of giving away free kicks, it has to be said.

·         72'

Estadio Vicente Calderon is becoming a little bit nervous once again, with some last-ditch defending leading to some heart-in-mouth situations of late. Real Madrid are being whistled whenever they're in possession, but Atleti might just target closing out a 0-0 draw here. Casillas has been a spectator in the second half.

·         70'

Good defensive header from Mario Suarez! The Spain international rises highest to nod away a corner delivery from the right, as Ancelotti continues to be frustrated in the visiting technical area. Mandzukic is penalised for raising his arm into the throat of Carvajal, but despite claims from Ramos the referee opts not to take out another yellow card.

·         69'

Two excellent blocks from Atleti! Marcelo whips in a ball from the left, which causes all kinds of problems! Bale sees a shot charged down, before feeding a pass to Cristiano, who is denied by a timely interception from Miranda! Backs to the wall for Simeone's men at the minute!

·         68'

Real Madrid patiently move the ball from flank to flank, but Atleti aren't showing any signs of weakness. As this game progresses, Los Blancos might begin to withdraw slightly to protect a valuable clean sheet, which makes it incredibly tough to know what substitutions will be made.

·         66'

Cristiano tries to scamper down the right-hand side, after being fed down the line by Bale, but the Portuguese is pulled back for using his hand rather cheekily for a method of control. Simeone gesticulates wildly for a yellow card, but the Argentine coach won't be getting his wishes met.

·         64'

After a bright start to the second half from the hosts, Real Madrid have settled back into controlling proceedings. Given Mandzukic's continued absence from the field of play to deal with his war wounds, it's hard to Simeone's men to have a consistent presence up top. This contest remains incredibly hard to call.

·         62'

Off the ball, there is a tussle between Carvajal and Mandzukic, with the latter grabbing the shirt of the right-back. The Real Madrid man retaliates by punching the Croatia international in the stomach and there just might be some disciplinary repercussions for that moment of madness.

·         60'

Good defensive contribution from Modric! The former Spurs midfielder tracks back into his own box, denying a cross from the right-hand side and frustrating Griezmann in the process! The French forward would have already had visions of slamming home a finish! Moments later, Guilherme sees a shot charged down on the 18-yard line.

·         59'

Arda makes a cynical tackle on Marcelo, with Mandzukic off the field once again for treatment. The hosts will be forced to defend the resulting set piece without their sizeable striker. Atleti are looking much more solid this side of half time, with their banks of four standing fast in front of rather ponderous play from the visitors.

·         57'

Carvajal is picked out on the right-hand side, but Koke is straight on his man's touch and the Spaniard clears the ball into touch. Real Madrid get the ball back in play, before Kroos is picked out in space by Marcelo, but the former Bayern midfielder's eventual shot is smothered easily by Oblak.

·         55'

Yellow CardMario Mandzukic

·         55'

Brilliant challenge from Koke! James beats one man on the edge of the box, before shifting a pass into Benzema's feet. The Frenchman attempts to carve some space out to shoot, but the Spain international slides in well to dispossess the Real Madrid forward. Moments later, Mandzukic picks up a yellow for a raised arm on Ramos. The Croatia international is absolutely incensed.

·         53'

Modric tries to invite Marcelo on down the left-hand side, but the Brazilian hesitates to allow the ball to run straight out of play. Mandzukic continues to receive treatment on the sideline, with Ramos probably a little worried about the Croatia international's return to the field. He was not suitably impressed.

·         51'

Mandzukic and Arda combine on the edge of the penalty area, before a pass from the latter just escapes the onrushing Koke! Bale tries to break, but is promptly robbed of possession, with Atleti looking like a different side! Ramos and the Croatia international then tangle at the back post, with the former winning the header, but Mandzukic is left with a face covered in blood. He claims an elbow from the centre-back!

·         49'

Just wide from Arda! Juanfran does brilliantly down the right-hand side, beating James with a change of pace, before hanging up a teasing cross. The Turkey international meets it, but can only glance a header inches beyond the near upright!

·         48'

Atleti start the second period brightly, with some extended possession in the opposition half, but as soon as Real Madrid get their own foot on the ball, they look incredibly dangerous. Simeone's men appear to be willing to press higher up the pitch, with Los Colchoneros needing to stop Ancelotti's men from breaking under little pressure.

·         46'

We are back underway in the second half in the Spanish capital! As it stands, this would be a good result for the visitors, but Ancelotti will be targetting an away goal to unsettle Los Colchoneros' nerves heading into the return leg. Atleti will simply be targetting an improvement on a fairly drab opening 45 minutes of play.

·         HALF TIME! This contest remains a stalemate, despite several fantastic opportunities for Real Madrid to put themselves ahead at Estadio Vicente Calderon! Oblak has been in great form to deny James and Bale, with the Slovenian goalkeeper saving his side from falling behind on three important occasions. Simeone will certainly have a lot to say at the break, that's for sure! Atleti have been second-best.

·         45'

Just over from Griezmann! Guilherme does well to overlap down the left yet again, with the Brazilian full-back curling in a very inviting cross! The France international jumps well and meets it with his head, but can only guide the ball high and wide! Sergio Ramos falls awkwardly in the aftermath, receiving a bit of treatment as a result.

·         43'

Benzema keeps Varane's square ball alive, before feeding a pass to the overlapping James, but the former Porto midfielder rattles a low drive towards goal! Oblak gets down brilliantly to make yet another fantastic save, with Juanfran playing his part in pressuring the Colombia international too.

·         42'

Atleti are attempting to push on in the final five minutes of the half, with Varane needing to head away a cross from the left-hand side by Koke. The hosts earn themselves a corner as a result, but it is well cleared! Varane strides down the right-hand side, before curling in a good cross, but it's slightly ahead of the white shirts in the box!

·         40'

Just over from Modric! Real Madrid work the ball well from right to left, before Cristiano unselfishly stabs a pass inside to Marcelo. The Brazil international opts to find his Croatian teammate five yards to his right, who runs into a pocket of space and rifles a powerful strike just above the target.

·         38'

Close from Griezmann! Sergio Ramos gives the ball away unnecessarily in defence, with the former Sociedad man picking up possession on the periphery of the area. He pivots and shoots in one motion, with Casillas able to smother fairly easily. That's the first save that the Spain international has had to make.

·         36'

Great save from Oblak! Real Madrid win yet another free kick in a reasonable area of the pitch, with James whipping in the latest. Varane challenges for it, but the Frenchman is beaten to the ball, with Atleti happy to concede a corner. The set piece finds James on the edge of the box, with a curving left-footed effort forcing the Slovenian goalkeeper to parry low down to his left! Fantastic stop!

·         34'

After Koke's corner delivery bounces in the box, Sergio Ramos is again on hand to nod a looping header away from the danger zone. Miranda controls the half clearance, and tries to drive at goal, but is mobbed by three white shirts. Ancelotti's men are defending excellently at the moment.

·         33'

Atleti continue to struggle to retain possession in the opposition half, with Griezmann and Mandzukic yet to combine to good effect. Sergio Ramos has been in imperious form thus far, with Simeone having to resort to inspiring the home fans to make more noise. Guilherme breaks down the left once again, with the former Granada man earning yet another corner for his side.

·         31'

Guilherme is found overlapping on the left flank, with the Brazilian able to cannon a cross off Carvajal and behind for a corner. The set piece is easily claimed by Casillas, with Los Colchoneros struggling to hit their stride tonight. The visitors break away at pace through Cristiano, but the former Manchester United forward's cross is hacked clear. Moments later, Bale shoots from range, forcing Oblak into an awkward save low down to his left.

·         30'

Marcelo clips a lofted pass into the path of Benzema, who takes the ball down with a lovely touch, but an eventual cross from the left-hand side is blasted away by Miranda. Anywhere will do for Atleti at the moment, with Mandzukic and Griezmann getting very sparing service indeed.

·         28'

Good defensive header from Godin! The Uruguay international manages to deny another cross from the right-hand side, as Atleti continue to sit deep and invite pressure onto themselves. Estadio Vicente Calderon is now an arena of nerves and tension, with no offensive play fuelling doubt.

·         26'

Casillas has only been called into action for a couple of fleeting moments, with the majority of play being hosted in the home side's half of the field. However, as chances have seemed to dry up since the opening 10 minutes, Bale might just rue the one-on-one opportunity that he spurned early on.

·         24'

A terrible pass from Modric means that Griezmann can intercept, before Los Colchoneros chug their way upfield. Koke tries to scamper down the left-hand side, but Bale doesn't shirk defensive responsibility and powerfully puts the ball out of play. Real Madrid are being just as combative as their adversaries.

·         22'

Cristiano takes aim from another long-range free kick, but the Portuguese hammers a ferocious effort straight into the wall. Los Blancos keep the play alive, but aren't able to do anything with it at first. After going all the way back to Casillas, the visitors progress down the right flank, but a Bale cross is headed clear by Miranda.

·         21'

Marcelo floats a ball out to Carvajal on the opposite flank, before a pass into Cristiano that is flicked round the corner is intercepted. Atleti are struggling to string any counter-attacking moves together, with Real Madrid able to snuff out any passages of play in the midfield third. Frustrations are rising at Estadio Vicente Calderon.

·         19'

Bale is playing through the centre at the moment, with nobody really acting as an advanced striker for Los Blancos. Benzema, the Welshman and Cristiano have been able to play with liberty thus far, making it occasionally difficult for Atleti's central defenders to pick up a man with total certainty. The away side will be pleased with how they've started here tonight.

·         17'

Griezmann bursts down the right-hand side, with the Frenchman able to deliver an early cross as a result, but instead the former Sociedad man hesitates and sees his eventual delivery charged down. Real Madrid attack again, with Sergio Ramos picked out at the back post, but the Spain international defender can't make enough contact to turn an attempt goalwards with his head.

·         16'

Atleti manage to slot together a smooth passage of play, before Modric intercepts and kickstarts a counter attack. Cristiano is released down the left and gets there before Miranda, but the Portugal international's square ball into Benzema results in the former Lyon forward being bullied out of possession! Ancelotti's men are looking confident going forward!

·         14'

Important header from Sergio Ramos! The Spain international rises well to head behind, under heavy pressure from Godin, defusing the situation for the moment. The resulting corner is easily cleared by Los Blancos, with the visitors able to repel their rivals' first dead-ball chances of the evening.

·         13'

Juanfran tries to combine with Arda down the right-hand side, but James tracks back well to make a timely interception. Fouls are the theme of this match early on, with the Turkish midfielder now blocked off by Marcelo. This is a huge chance for Atleti to use their set-piece prowess!

·         11'

Sergio Ramos is penalised after going slightly over the ball in a tackle on Gabi, but again the referee decides to refrain from brandishing a yellow card. The visitors continue to see all of the ball, before a cut back from the right-hand side by Bale is hacked away by an improvising Godin.

·         9'

Cristiano tries his luck from the best part of 30 yards, thumping a free kick well within the reach of Oblak. In the face of a few white shirts who were following up, the former Benfica goalkeeper manages to keep hold of the ball. Mandzukic is penalised yet again, this time for an adjudged push on Sergio Ramos, but the referee keeps his cards in his pocket.

·         8'

Ancelotti's men try to retain the ball in the opening 10 minutes, with Atleti thus far unable to get a foothold in the game. Mandzukic has already received a couple of warnings from the referee, with a clumsy tackle on Modric putting the spotlight on the Croatian forward once again.

·         6'

Real Madrid have come out well from the very start, with the home crowd not warming to a few early decisions from the referee. Los Blancos are on the front foot, but this Atleti set-up is designed to absorb plenty of heavy pressure. Sergio Ramos is really looking up for this contest.

·         4'

GREAT SAVE FROM OBLAK! Bale is fed through on goal, with the Wales international haring in behind the hosts' defence! The Slovenian shot-stopper is quick off his line to narrow the angle and block a poor attempt from the former Spurs wide man.

·         2'

Good ball in from Carvajal! The former Leverkusen man overlaps down the right-hand side, before almost picking out Bale in a central area with an early cross! The Welshman just can't quite stretch enough to get any contact on it.

·         1'

We are underway in the first half in Estadio Vicente Calderon! This stadium has proved to be something of a fortress, which Real Madrid have struggled to besiege, of late. Atletico will be hoping that their good fortune against their local rivals continues, to set them up with confidence in taking a favourable result at the Santiago Bernabeu. Courage and heart is the motto for Simeone's men tonight!

·         Real Madrid substitutes: Pepe, Arbeloa, Navas, Khedira, Isco, Illarramendi, Jese.

·         Real Madrid starting line-up (4-3-3): Casillas; Carvajal, Varane, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Modric, Kroos, James; Bale, Benzema, Cristiano.

·         Atletico substitutes: Gimenez, Saul, Torres, Moya, Tiago, Raul Garcia, Jesus Gamez.

·         Atletico starting line-up (4-4-2): Oblak; Juanfran, Miranda, Godin, Guilherme; Arda, Mario Suarez, Gabi, Koke; Mandzukic, Griezmann.

·         TEAM NEWS: Iker Casillas comes back into the fold for Real Madrid, with Keylor Navas dropping to the bench, with Raphael Varane coming into the heart of the defence to partner Sergio Ramos. James Rodriguez is preferred to Isco in a central midfield three, with Gareth Bale deemed fit enough to feature from the start. Jese is among the substitutes, after netting a goal on his first Los Blancos start last time out, while Sami Khedira also takes a seat on the bench.

·         TEAM NEWS: Despite Moya returning to fitness in the past week, Jan Oblak retains his place in between the sticks for the home side, with the Slovenia international having previously held cup responsibility anyhow. Jesus Gamez drops to the bench, with Guilherme Siqueira preferred at left-back, while Diego Godin displaces compatriot and fellow centre-back Jose Gimenez. Mario Suarez starts in place of Tiago in central midfield, while Mario Mandzukic returns to the starting lineup to partner Antoine Griezmann up top.

·         I'm Simon Harrison and I will be keeping you up to date with proceedings from Estadio Vicente Calderon, as the hosts will call upon their vocal support once again to act as a 12th man. A tough 2-2 draw against Malaga last time out may have upset Atleti's momentum somewhat heading into this game, with that result ending a run of four consecutive victories. Since losing El Clasico to Barcelona at the end of March, Real Madrid have netted 14 goals in their last three matches.

·         Hello and welcome to live coverage of one of tonight's Champions League quarter-final clashes, as Real Madrid travel the short distance across the Spanish capital to face up against local rivals Atletico. Diego Simeone's men came up short against Los Blancos at the end of last season in the final of this competition, but have since recovered to register four wins and two draws in six games against Carlo Ancelotti's side during the current campaign.