Real Madrid reach Champions League quarters after penalty shootout win
What's the story
Real Madrid have successfully made it to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
Los Blancos defeated Atletico 4-2 on penalties. There was controversy as Julian Alvarez's penalty was ruled out for a double hit by VAR.
Earlier, Connor Gallagher scored early on for Atletico to make it 2-2 on the aggregate. The match remained 1-0 in Atletico's favor over normal and extra-time.
Real have set up a quarter-final clash against Arsenal, who progressed with a 9-3 aggregate score against PSV.
Match details
Real Madrid edge Atletico in tense penalty shootout
In a nail-biting encounter, Real and Atletico were evenly matched till the end of extra-time.
Gallagher's goal just 27 seconds into the match for Atletico leveled the aggregate score after Real's 2-1 win in the first leg.
The game went to penalties after neither side could secure a decisive goal.
Despite initially scoring, Alvarez had his penalty ruled out by VAR for touching the ball twice during his strike.
Penalty shootout
Real Madrid capitalize on Atletico's missed penalties
After Alvarez's disallowed penalty, Federico Valverde converted his spot-kick to put Real Madrid ahead in the shootout.
Although Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak saved Lucas Vazquez's penalty, Marcos Llorente hit the bar.
Antonio Rudiger then stepped up and successfully converted a penalty, securing Real Madrid's place in the quarter-finals.
This victory keeps alive their hopes of winning an unprecedented 16th Champions League trophy.
Controversy
Controversy in the Madrid derby
Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the shootout before Alexander Sorloth made it 1-1. Jude Bellingham scored next to make it 2-1.
Former Manchester City forward Alvarez then stepped up to take Atletico's second and slipped while taking it.
However, the ball ended up in the back of the net. Despite being initially given, the successful spot-kick was subsequently ruled out by VAR with Alvarez having been deemed to have touched the ball twice as he struck his effort.
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Sound display from Atletico to keep Real at bay
This was a brilliant defensive display from Atletico for the majority of the match to limit Carlo Ancelotti's Real to few chances.
It was a magical start when England international Gallagher stabbed in following a rapid Atletico attack down the right from Alvarez's assist. The former became the first Englishman to score in a Madrid derby.
Alvarez had a solid game and was denied three times by Real keeper Thibaut Courtois.
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Vinicius misses penalty in normal time
Late in the 2nd half with 20 minutes to go, Mbappe won a penalty as he was brought down inside the box by Clement Lenglet. Vinicius Junior stepped up with the chance to put Real ahead in the tie, but the Brazilian smashed his effort well over the bar.
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4th shootout win for Real
As per Opta, Real have now eliminated Atletico in all four of their two-legged European Cup/Champions League ties and have won all six penalty shoot-outs against the red and white team in their history.
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Here are the match stats
Atletico were the better side and had 8 shots on target from 18 attempts. Real managed 10 attempts with 3 shots on target. Los Blancos enjoyed more ball possession (62%) and owned 92% pass accuracy.
Stats
Earliest goal scored by Atletico in UCL
As per Opta, Gallagher's goal is the earliest scored by Atletico in their Champions League history.
Meanwhile, this is also the earliest conceded by Los Blancos in the Champions League since another by Roy Makaay at 10' in 2007.
Gallagher is the first Englishman to score in Madrid derby.