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Real Madrid Edges Atletico in Nail-Biting Penalty Shootout

3/13/2025

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Real Madrid triumphed over Atletico Madrid in a thrilling Champions League clash, winning 4-2 on penalties after a gripping 2-2 aggregate draw. Conor Gallagher's early goal for Atletico set the stage, but it was Antonio Rudiger's coolly taken penalty that sealed the victory, propelling Real Madrid into a showdown with Arsenal next.

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Real Madrid triumphed over Atletico Madrid in a thrilling Champions League clash, winning 4-2 on penalties after a gripping 2-2 aggregate draw. Conor Gallagher's early goal for Atletico set the stage, but it was Antonio Rudiger's coolly taken penalty that sealed the victory, propelling Real Madrid into a showdown with Arsenal next.