Real Madrid continued their dominance over Atletico Madrid in penalty shootouts, winning convincingly in a Champions League last 16 match. After a dramatic encounter, which saw Atletico equalize early in the game, neither team could secure a win in regulation or extra time. The match hinged on penalties, where Real emerged victorious 4-2. A controversial moment came when Atletico's Julian Alvarez had a potential equalizer disallowed by VAR for touching the ball twice. This led to disappointment among fans and players, particularly as Atletico's hopes faded after a missed opportunity in the shootout.
Real Madrid's history against Atletico in shootouts is impressive, having won every knockout penalty shootout so far, including the latest controversial clash in the Champions League.
Atletico's frustration deepened as they not only faced a penalty shootout but also had a critical goal disallowed due to Alvarez's double touch, showcasing the fine line of tournament regulations.
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