Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (Real Madrid win 4-2 pens): What Were The Main Talking Points As Los Blancos Book Their Quarter-Final Ticket On An Infamous Night At The Metropolitano? - Soccer News

In a thrilling Champions League match, Real Madrid triumphed over Atletico Madrid via a tense penalty shootout after the game ended in a stalemate following extra time. Conor Gallagher’s early goal for Atletico seemed to set the stage, but Real Madrid struggled to capitalize on opportunities, including a missed penalty by Vinicius Junior. The shootout featured a controversial VAR decision against Julian Alvarez, and despite some saved penalties, Rudiger's conversion sealed the win for Real Madrid, propelling them into the quarter-finals against Arsenal.

Real Madrid edged past arch-rivals Atletico following an infamous penalty shootout, securing their quarter-final spot in a dramatic Champions League clash.

Atletico Madrid's early lead was short-lived as a series of missed opportunities culminated in a penalty shootout, where VAR played a controversial role.

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