Real Madrid Defeats Atlético Madrid to Secure Quarterfinal Spot in Champions League
The Spanish giants advance after a tense penalty shootout following a dramatic aggregate tie.
Real Madrid advanced to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League after defeating Atlético Madrid in a penalty shootout on March 12, 2025. The match concluded 1-0 in favor of Atlético after regulation and extra time, leveling the aggregate score at 2-2, following Real Madrid's 2-1 victory in the first leg.
The match's opening goal was scored by English player Conor Gallagher, who found the net just 30 seconds into the game, equalizing the tie for Atlético Madrid.
Real Madrid had an opportunity to regain control in the 65th minute when a foul was committed on Kylian Mbappé, leading to a penalty kick taken by Vinicius, which missed the target.
During the penalty shootout, Argentine forward Julián Álvarez had a goal disallowed after he slipped and touched the ball twice, leading to Atlético's Marcos Llorente hitting the crossbar, resulting in a decisive 4-2 victory for Real Madrid from the spot.
This match continues to illustrate Real Madrid's historical resilience and performance in high-stakes situations within the Champions League.
The match's opening goal was scored by English player Conor Gallagher, who found the net just 30 seconds into the game, equalizing the tie for Atlético Madrid.
Real Madrid had an opportunity to regain control in the 65th minute when a foul was committed on Kylian Mbappé, leading to a penalty kick taken by Vinicius, which missed the target.
During the penalty shootout, Argentine forward Julián Álvarez had a goal disallowed after he slipped and touched the ball twice, leading to Atlético's Marcos Llorente hitting the crossbar, resulting in a decisive 4-2 victory for Real Madrid from the spot.
This match continues to illustrate Real Madrid's historical resilience and performance in high-stakes situations within the Champions League.
