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Real Madrid knocked rivals Atletico Madrid out of the Champions League after a controversial penalty shoot-out that saw Julian Alvarez’s successful effort ruled out by VAR.
Alvarez scored Atletico’s second penalty of the shoot-out but slipped as he connected with the ball. Seconds passed with Atletico believing Alvarez had scored, but a VAR review found that Alvarez had touched the ball with both feet as he slipped.
Although Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez missed the next effort, Real Madrid won the shoot-out after Marcos Llorente missed and Antonio Rudiger squeezed the final effort past Jan Oblak.
Conor Gallagher’s goal inside the opening minute cancelled out Real Madrid’s 2-1 win in the Bernabeu, and the tie remained level when Vinicius Jr blazed a penalty over the bar.
Real Madrid, who continued their winning streak against Atletico in the Champions League, will play Arsenal in the quarter-finals as they continue their title defence.
Follow live updates from Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid in our live blog below
Why was Julian Alvarez’s penalty disallowed by VAR? Atletico-Real Madrid controversy explained
Real Madrid continued the curse on city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League with a controversial penalty shoot-out that brought a VAR intervention.
The holders advanced to the quarter-finals, where they will play Arsenal, on a night of drama at the Metropolitano that will have enraged the hosts and manager Diego Simeone.
Jamie Braidwood12 March 2025 23:26
Heartbreak for Atletico as Real Madrid superiority continues
Will Castle12 March 2025 23:20
Real Madrid through after hugely controversial shootout
Atletico were the better side tonight, no doubt about that.
But at the end of the day, a slip on the spot proved the difference. Julian Alvarez’s freak penalty miskick chalked a vital score off for the hosts as they fell to their richer neighbours once more.
Can’t help but feel bad for Diego Simeone’s side. But it’s Real Madrid that will take on Arsenal in the Champions League quarters.
Will Castle12 March 2025 23:00
REAL MADRID WIN THE SHOOTOUT! Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (Real Madrid win 2-4 on penalties)
REAL ARE THROUGH TO THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINALS!
Jan Oblak goes the right way and gets a hell of lot on Rudiger’s penalty, but it has too much power and creeps over the line.
Controversial, dramatic, heartbreaking for Atleti who will feel they have been subject to an injustice.
But once again, Real have got one over on their city neighbours.
Will Castle12 March 2025 22:45
SHOOTOUT: Atletico Madrid 2-3 Real Madrid
Toni Rudiger for the win...
Will Castle12 March 2025 22:44
SHOOTOUT: Atletico Madrid 2-3 Real Madrid
Llorente to equalise for Atleti...
AND HE HITS THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BAR! REAL MADRID CAN WIN IT WITH THE NEXT KICK!
Will Castle12 March 2025 22:43
SHOOTOUT: Atletico Madrid 2-3 Real Madrid
Lucas Vazquez scores this and Atletico will have to score their next penalty...
AND OBLAK HAS SAVED IT!
Will Castle12 March 2025 22:43
SHOOTOUT: Atletico Madrid 2-3 Real Madrid
Correa needs to score this...
And he does - JUST about.
Will Castle12 March 2025 22:42
SHOOTOUT: Atletico Madrid 1-3 Real Madrid
It’s gone from bad to worse for Atleti as Valverde tucks away his penalty.
Drama at the Metropolitano.
Will Castle12 March 2025 22:42
SHOOTOUT: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid
AND ALVAREZ’S PENALTY HAS BEEN CHALKED OFF!
Will Castle12 March 2025 22:41