Real Madrid Oust Atlético in Thrilling Champions League Shootout
A dramatic penalty shootout saw Real Madrid advance to the quarterfinals, continuing Atlético's streak of heartbreak in European clashes.
- Real Madrid triumphed over Atlético Madrid in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 aggregate draw, securing their place in the Champions League quarterfinals.
- Conor Gallagher scored for Atlético within the first 29 seconds, leveling the tie and raising hopes for a rare victory over their city rivals.
- Vinícius Júnior missed a second-half penalty for Real Madrid, and Julián Álvarez's penalty for Atlético was controversially disallowed by VAR for a double touch.
- Antonio Rüdiger's decisive penalty sealed the win for Real Madrid, who will face Arsenal in the quarterfinals next month.
- This marks the sixth consecutive European defeat for Atlético against Real, deepening their historical struggles in these matchups.
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