Real Madrid battled their way to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals after a heart-stopping penalty shootout against city rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. The tie ended 2-2 on aggregate after extra time, with Antonio Rüdiger sealing the 4-2 shootout victory in front of a roaring crowd at the Metropolitano Stadium.
Atletico’s early goal from Conor Gallagher kept hopes alive, but drama unfolded late when Vinicius Jr. missed a crucial penalty. Controversy struck as Julian Alvarez’s shootout attempt was ruled out for a double touch, sparking furious protests. Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admitted it was a 'lottery' but praised his team’s resilience.
'We didn’t play our best, but advancing is what matters,' Courtois told Movistar Plus. The victory keeps Real Madrid on track for a historic 16th European Cup.
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The tie ended 2-2 on aggregate after extra time, with Antonio Rüdiger sealing the 4-2 shootout victory in front of a roaring crowd at the Metropolitano Stadium. 
Controversy struck as Julian Alvarez’s shootout attempt was ruled out for a double touch, sparking furious protests. 
Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois admitted it was a 'lottery' but praised his team’s resilience.
'We didn’t play our best, but advancing is what matters,' Courtois told Movistar Plus. The victory keeps Real Madrid on track for a historic 16th European Cup. 
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