Real Madrid Defeat Atletico In Penalty Shootout To Reach Champions League Quarter-Finals

Atletico made a dream start, wiping out their first-leg deficit within 27 seconds as Conor Gallagher met Rodrigo De Paul’s cross to fire past Thibaut Courtois.

Despite the early goal, Diego Simeone’s side sat back, allowing Madrid to dominate possession without creating clear chances.

In the 70th minute, Los Blancos had a golden opportunity to seal progression after Clement Lenglet pulled down Kylian Mbappe in the box.