Real Madrid secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals after defeating Atletico Madrid 4-2 on penalties in a dramatic encounter at the Metropolitano Stadium. The all-Spanish tie ended 2-2 on aggregate, forcing the game into extra time and ultimately a penalty shootout.
Atletico’s Conor Gallagher scored in the opening minute of the second leg, bringing the tie level after Real’s first-leg advantage. Both sides fought hard, but neither could find a decisive goal in regular or extra time.
During the penalty shootout, Julian Alvarez’s attempt was ruled out after he accidentally touched the ball twice, giving Real an advantage. Marcos Llorente then struck the bar, sealing Atletico’s fate. Real Madrid, the defending champions, will now face Arsenal in the quarter-finals as they continue their pursuit of another European title.
