Penalty shootout illegal, Atletico Madrid lost painfully to Real Madrid

After Real Madrid took the lead in the first leg of the 2024-2025 Champions League round of 16, Atletico Madrid equalized in the rematch. The quarter-final spot was decided by a penalty shootout, with Real Madrid winning.

The second leg at the Metropolitano Stadium (Madrid, Spain) had only 1 goal. Conor Gallagher finished close range in the first minute, helping Atletico Madrid tie the aggregate score (2-2).

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid drew 2-2 after two matches.

Real Madrid dominated possession in both halves. However, Atletico Madrid defended well and it was the home team that created more dangerous chances. Atletico Madrid had twice as many shots as their opponents.

Real Madrid had a chance to settle the match in the second half when Kylian Mbappe won a penalty. However, Vinicius Junior's shot missed the target.

In the 2 extra periods, Real Madrid continued to dominate. However, both teams played cautiously and did not score any more goals. Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid dragged each other into a penalty shootout.

Atletico Madrid player's penalty kick was considered a foul.

The turning point came in the second kick. Julian Alvarez beat the Real Madrid goalkeeper but was ruled guilty. The Atletico Madrid striker slipped and touched the ball with both feet when taking the shot, so it was not counted as a valid goal.

Atletico Madrid also had another missed kick from Marcos Llorente. Meanwhile, Real Madrid only had Lucas Vazquez fail to convert. In the end, after 2 matches (2-2 draw), Real Madrid won the right to continue with a 4-2 victory in the penalty shootout.

In the quarter-finals, Real Madrid's opponent is Arsenal.

Champions League results morning of March 13

Lille 1-2 Dortmund (2-3)

Arsenal 2-2 PSV Eindhoven (9-3)

Aston Villa 3-0 Club Brugge (6-1)

Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (2-2).

Xiao Ming

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