Real beat Atletico on penalties in Champions League

Real beat Atletico on penalties in Champions League

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Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico 4-2 on penalties to reach the Champions League quarter-finals following an enthralling last-16 tie which ended 2-2 after extra time on Wednesday.

Antonio Ruediger converted the winning spot-kick for Real after their second-leg match finished 1-0 to Atletico thanks to an early goal from midfielder Conor Gallagher.

Real will face Arsenal in the last eight. - Reuters

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