Real Madrid secured their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals after a tense penalty shootout victory against Atletico Madrid. After winning the first leg 2-1, Madrid faced an early setback when Atletico's Conor Gallagher scored just 27 seconds into the game, equalizing the aggregate score. A lack of finishing from Madrid's forwards, including a missed penalty from Vinicius Junior, kept the game tied and forced extra time. Ultimately, Madrid triumphed in the shootout following missed attempts from Atletico's Julian Alvarez and Marcos Llorente, setting up a quarter-final clash with Arsenal.
Real Madrid reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League after defeating Atletico Madrid in a penalty shootout despite missing a key penalty during the match.
Conor Gallagher's early goal for Atletico pressured Madrid, but their defense stood firm against Madrid's misfiring forwards, ultimately leading to a tense penalty shootout.
Vinicius Junior's penalty miss during the game contributed to the suspense, stretching the match into extra time and highlighting the tension of the rivalry.
Julian Alvarez and Marcos Llorente's missed penalties in the shootout allowed Real Madrid to progress to face Arsenal in the quarter-finals.
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