Los Blancos win on penalties to set up Arsenal showdown

Real Madrid won its place in the quarter -finals of the Champions League after winning a dramatic penalty kick on Atletico Madrid.
Although he lost 1-0 at night at Metropolitano, Los Blancos 4-2 prevailed over a penalty after a 2-2 draw ended in a total.
ATLETICO MADRID started the beginning of a dream, and Real Madrid with the amazing goal in the first minute. Connor Gallagger detained the low Rodrigo de Ball Cross after a smart doll from Juliano Simon, and the ball slipped through the Thibbot Courtois to give Atletico the lead.
The hosts took control of most of the first half, and they created several opportunities through Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann. Courtois remained busy, as it achieved decisive occurrence in the thirty -fifth minutes to deny Alvarez and keep Madrid in a tie.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men struggled with the attack. Vinicius Junior was tightly developed, while Kylian Mbappe and Rodrigo failed to make an effect. The important opportunity for the only visitors came from Jude Bellingham, whose effort was banned by Jose Jiminies.
Madrid entered a break 1-0 at night and 2-2 in a total, with a lot of work to do in the second half.
Real Madrid came out of the break with more urgency, but the disciplined defensive form of Atletico continued to thwart them.
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The largest moment in the half arrived in the 70th minute when Madrid got a penalty after Clement Linglet stumbled in the box.
However, Vinicius missed the golden opportunity, and sent a spot on the crossbar, causing many home fans.
Atletico replied by forcing Courtois to take action again because he denied his efforts from Griezmann and Elvares. With no one from both sides to find a winner in the normal time, I entered the game in additional time.
The additional time on both sides witnessed a cautious approach, while realizing both high risks. Madrid saw more ball, but its final product continued to have no real bite.
Valverde had a great opportunity in the 99th minute, only to send his efforts wide, while Angel Korea saw a dangerous cross that Antonio Rudiger banned.
The SIMEONE team focused on taking the game to the sanctions, and rarely pushed forward in the last stages.
Exchange of weighting with MBAPE began to send his journey a spot to give Madrid early. Alexander Surlists responded elegantly to Atletico, before Pelingham and Valverde Madrid put 3-1.
The drama reached its climax when the Julian Alvarez penalty kick was excluded due to a double touch after it slipped, and Madrid delivered a decisive advantage.
Angel Korea maintained Athleti’s alive hopes with a good penalty kick, and Lucas Vazukez lost Madrid’s fourth attempt, as hosts presented the lifeline.
However, the decisive Miss Marcus Lorenti -calls to the bottom side of the Rodiger Bar with the opportunity to win it in Madrid. The German effort has just infiltrated Yan Oblak to seal the victory.
2025-03-12 23:00:00