Former Real Madrid captain Fernando Hierro says they're wary facing Atalanta in their Champions League showdown.
Real host La Dea for the second-leg of their round 16 tie defending a 1-0 aggregate lead.
But Hierro told TMW: "Real are the favourites, not only for what happened in Bergamo, but also because they have that experience and mental strength in the double confrontations that always or almost always allow them to move forward.
"Let's not forget that this group is largely the same who won the three consecutive Champions Leagues.
"The return-leg with Atalanta will not be easy at all. It is true that Madrid will start with an advantage from (Ferland) Mendy's 1-0 first leg, but Atalanta proved to be a team capable of fighting for it, against anyone. The Nerazzurri will certainly attack to try to catch up."
