Real Madrid snatched a thrilling 2-1 victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid in their #UCL last-16 first leg clash! Rodrygo Goes fired the hosts ahead early, but Julian Alvarez’s equalizer set up a tense battle. Brahim Diaz became the hero with a slick late winner, sending the Bernabeu into frenzy!
“We gave everything tonight,” Diaz said post-match. “But this is just halftime—next week’s derby will decide it all.”
Atletico, haunted by past UCL final defeats to Real, stifled stars like Vinicius Junior but couldn’t find a late equalizer. Diego Simeone’s side parked the bus in stoppage time, eyeing a comeback on home turf next week. Meanwhile, Arsenal shattered records with a jaw-dropping SEVEN-GOAL triumph—details still emerging!
Mark your calendars: The second legs promise fireworks!
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Real Madrid snatched a thrilling 2-1 victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid in their #UCL last-16 first leg clash! Rodrygo Goes fired the hosts ahead early, but Julian Alvarez’s equalizer set up a tense battle. Brahim Diaz became the hero with a slick late winner, sending the Bernabeu into frenzy! 
