Real Madrid Advances to Champions League Quarterfinals After Dramatic Penalty Shootout

Antonio Rüdiger secures victory with the decisive penalty, overcoming Atlético Madrid in a tense city derby.

Real Madrid defeated Atlético Madrid 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-0 loss in regular and extra time, progressing to the Champions League quarterfinals.
Antonio Rüdiger, a German international, converted the winning penalty, repeating his heroics from last season's quarterfinal shootout against Manchester City.
Atlético Madrid scored the fastest goal in their Champions League history just 27 seconds into the match, courtesy of Conor Gallagher, leveling the aggregate score at 2-2.
Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior missed a crucial penalty during regular time, sending the ball over the bar in the 70th minute.
Real Madrid will face Arsenal in the quarterfinals, while other advancing teams include Arsenal, who drew PSV Eindhoven 2-2 after a dominant first-leg win, and Aston Villa, who eliminated Club Brugge.