Watch a thrilling encounter of how resilient Real Madrid defeated their city rivals Atlético Madrid in a penalty shootout to move on to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League (UCL).
Real Madrid will face Arsenal in their next round, chasing their pursuit of a record-extending 16th Champions League trophy.
Real Madrid Vs Athletico Madrid Penalty 90 Minutes [Video]
Both teams were unable to score in extra time after Conor Gallagher equalled the tie just 27 seconds into the game, following Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory in the first leg.
Real Madrid Vs Athletico Madrid Penalty Shootouts [Video]
Consequently, the match went to penalty shootouts to determine the winner. Watch the video highlights of how Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium.
After the initial three penalties were successfully scored, Julián Álvarez had his penalty dramatically ruled out by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Even though he scored, Álvarez was deemed to have hit the ball twice, cancelling the goal.
Valverde then put Real Madrid ahead 3-1 in the penalty shootouts. Despite the fact that Atlético’s goalkeeper, Jan Oblak saved Lucas Vázquez’s penalty, Marcos Llorente hit the crossbar, rendering Atlético hopeless. Madrid’s center back Antonio Rüdiger then climaxed the victory with a decisive penalty. At the end of it all, Real Madrid was able to win the shootout 4-2.
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