Real Madrid's Champions League magic survives Atlético — by inches in a penalty shootout

Atleti shut down Real Madrid, but couldn't break the Champions League hoodoo that seems to haunt every Real opponent.

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As it happened: Madrid overcome Atléti on penalties

Catch up on Wednesday's Champions League action as Atlético Madrid blanked Real Madrid, plus more.
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Real Madrid squeeze past Atlético after VAR intervenes in penalty shootout

The thorn that Carlo Ancelotti said was wedged in Atlético Madrid’s side remains buried in their flesh, deeper and more painful than ever before, never to be removed. For a sixth time they faced ...
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The double-kick penalty that cost Atletico Madrid in shootout

Julian Alvarez's penalty in the shootout between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is ruled out after he slips and is deemed to have hit the ball twice in one movement.
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Atlético Madrid v Real Madrid: Champions League last 16, second leg – as it happened

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Why Julian Alvarez's penalty kick did not count as Atletico Madrid lose to Real Madrid in penalty shootout

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Simeone: 'Ball doesn't move' on disallowed pen

Diego Simeone questioned the decision to disallow Julián Álvarez's crucial penalty in Real Madrid's Champions League shootout win over Atlético Madrid, insisting "the ball doesn't move" after VAR ...
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Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid how to watch, odds, start time: Champions League Round of 16 picks, prediction

Jon Eimer locked in his best bets for Wednesday's Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League match in the Round of 16 on Paramount+
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The inevitability of Real Madrid breaking Atléti hearts in the UCL

Real Madrid and Atlético couldn't be separated over two legs but, when Wednesday's match went to penalties, there was only ever going to be one outcome.
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