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Real Madrid Edges Out Atletico Madrid in Thrilling Champions League Encounter
Madrid, March 12, 2025.- Real Madrid emerged victorious against Atletico Madrid in a pulsating first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, played at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium in Madrid. The match, officiated by Poland’s Szymon Marciniak, concluded with a final scoreline of 6-5 in favour of the Whites.
Atletico took an early lead with Gallagher scoring in the first minute, assisted by De Paul. However, Real Madrid fought back in a dramatic penalty shootout after a highly tense match. The game was characterized by its intensity, with a flurry of fouls and yellow cards. Vinicius Junior and Tchouameni for Real Madrid and Simeone, Lenglet, and Azpilicueta for Atletico all received yellow cards. Vinicius himself missed a penalty in the 70th minute, before the tie was finally decided from the spot.
Despite Atletico having more shots on goal (17 to 10), Real Madrid enjoyed a greater share of possession (62% compared to Atletico’s 38%). Both teams had an equal number of corner kicks. The match ended in a thrilling victory for Real Madrid, giving them a significant advantage heading into the second leg.
Substitutions real madrid: at minute 65 E. Camavinga came in and A. Tchouameni went out., at minute 65 Lucas came in and L. Modric went out., at minute 79 B. Diaz came in and Rodrygo went out., at minute 83 F. Garcia came in and F. Mendy went out., at minute 115 Endrick came in and Vinicius Junior went out.
Substitutions atletico madrid: at minute 85 S. Lino came in and C. Gallagher went out., at minute 89 A. Correa came in and G. Simeone went out., at minute 89 A. Sorloth came in and A. Griezmann went out., at minute 90 N. Molina came in and R. de Paul went out., at minute 91 R. Le Normand came in and C. Lenglet went out., at minute 98 C. Azpilicueta came in and R. Mandava went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico Madrid
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Real Madrid
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