Can Atalanta break the Italian curse against Real Madrid? – Champions League in Opta numbers

Atalanta will hope to keep Italy s Champions League interest alive in Tuesday s last-16 second legs.

Gian Piero Gasperini s men have the simple tasking of overturning a 1-0 deficit away to Real Madrid, the most successful club in the competition s history and winners of four of the past seven tournaments.

Zinedine Zidane s men have struggled for consistency in 2020-21 but the Champions League traditionally brings out their best, while Atalanta s visit could also be one to celebrate for Toni Kroos.

Madrid may be confident in their chances, but Manchester City are in an even more enviable position, having won 2-0 away to Borussia Monchengladbach in their first leg.

Gladbach have struggled badly since the announcement that Marco Rose will be leaving for Boru…