Real Madrid beats Atletico Madrid in penalties as Ancelotti benches Guler once again
Real Madrid's Uruguayan midfielder #08 Federico Valverde, Real Madrid's Brazilian forward #07 Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid's Spanish defender #17 Lucas Vazquez celebrate their victory after the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on March 12, 2025. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
In the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid played a thrilling match that went into extra time. Real Madrid defeated its rival 4-2 in a penalty shootout.
Atletico struck early, with Conor Gallagher scoring just 28 seconds into the game, leveling the aggregate score at 2-2 at the end of 90 minutes.
Real Madrid had a golden opportunity to regain the lead when they were awarded a penalty, but Vinicius Junior’s attempt sailed over the bar.
Arda Guler is benched again
Turkish national player Arda Guler was not included in the matchday squad for this fixture.
Güler has struggled to secure playing time under manager Carlo Ancelotti, leading to speculation about his future at the club.
