The Real Madrid squad looked in high spirits as they prepared for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg clash against rivals Atletico Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co looked in a relaxed mood as Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti put his side through some small-sided games with some seemingly comical results. Dani Carvajal was on the end of some tough love from team-mates Sergio Ramos, Isco and Nacho as the Madrid stars play-fought much to the amusement those watching on. Dani Carvajal is mobbed by Real Madrid team-mates Isco, Sergio Ramos and Nacho during training . The Madrid defender looked exhausted after play-fighting with his Los Blancos team-mates . Cristiano Ronaldo (centre) takes part in a small-sided game during the session on Tuesday morning . The Madrid star was all smiles as he took part in training ahead of his side's Champions League clash . The European champions can expect a different kind of battle on Wednesday night as they look to make the most of home advantage against Atletico. The Madrid rivals players out a 0-0 draw in the first leg last week, leaving the quarter-final tie finely balanced. Ancelotti's side will be without striker Karim Benzema for Wednesday's match after revealing the French striker has has 'a sprain to the medial collateral ligament of his right knee.' Benzema missed Madrid's 3-1 La Liga victory against Malaga on Saturday, but Carlo Ancelotti had hoped the striker would recover in time. Madrid was already preparing for the second leg of the quarterfinals at home against Atletico without Gareth Bale (left calf), Luka Modric (right knee) and Marcelo (suspension). Marcelo (right), who will miss the clash through suspension, laughs along with Ronaldo . Atletico have beaten their neighbours four times and drawn against them three times in their bid for revenge for last season's Champions League final, which Real won 4-1 after extra time and Madrid forward James Rodriguez expects a tough match . 'We have to show intensity, be completely focused, play well, (we must) all stick together. I think that if we do that we'll come away with an excellent result,' Rodriguez told the club's official website. 'We're all dreaming of getting through this round, and if I can score too that'd be great. What's important is winning and getting through this tough match, which is going to be difficult, but we're here at our home stadium and in front of our fans. I think it could be a great match.' Sami Khedira (left) shares a joke with Portuguese defender Pepe as the players are put through their paces . German star Toni Kroos attempts to win the ball as Madrid prepare for the visit of Athletico on Wednesday . Los Blancos goalkeeper Iker Casillas trains alone during the session at Madrid's Valdebebas base .
Karim Benzema will miss Champions League clash against Athletico.
Madrid squad all smiles during Tuesday morning training session.
Quarter-final tie finely poised after 0-0 first leg scoreline.