Real Madrid have won it in the end as the game went onto penalties. It was a thrilling second leg of the R016 of UEFA Champions League where Atlético Madrid finds a goal in the very first minute. The aggregate scoreline was 2-2 when Vinicius had the chance to make it 3 for Madrid, but missed from the penalty spot. Madrid won 4-2 on penalties and qualify for the quarter-finals.
Real Madrid secured their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after a dramatic second-leg encounter against city rivals Atlético Madrid. The match at the Santiago Bernabéu was nothing short of thrilling, with Atlético taking the lead in the very first minute.
With the aggregate score locked at 2-2, Real Madrid had a golden opportunity to go ahead when Vinícius Jr. stepped up for a penalty. However, the Brazilian failed to convert, keeping the tie on a knife’s edge. Ultimately, it all came down to a penalty shootout, where Los Blancos held their nerve, winning 4-2 to seal progression.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men will now turn their focus to the quarter-finals, where they face Premier League giants Arsenal in what promises to be another high-intensity battle.
