Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid recently faced each other in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg at the Metropolitano Stadium. The match ended 1-0 in favor of Atlético Madrid, leveling the aggregate score at 2-2. The game proceeded to a penalty shootout, where Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 4-2 scoreline, securing their spot in the quarter-finals.
The match was marked by early excitement as Atlético’s Conor Gallagher scored within 28 seconds. Real Madrid had a chance to equalize in regular time, but Vinícius Júnior missed a penalty in the 70th minute. The game remained tied through extra time, leading to a dramatic penalty shootout.
During the shootout, a controversial moment occurred when Atlético’s Julián Álvarez slipped and made contact with the ball twice during his penalty attempt, leading to its disallowance by VAR. Despite Lucas Vázquez missing for Real Madrid, they clinched victory after Marcos Llorente hit the bar, and Antonio Rüdiger scored the decisive penalty.
With this win, Real Madrid advances to the quarter-finals, where they will face Arsenal, who defeated PSV Eindhoven 9-3 on aggregate.
Real Madrid Triumphs Over Atlético in Champions League Thriller
