Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid score, highlights: Los Blancos put one foot into UCL quarters with narrow win
Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid score, highlights: Los Blancos put one foot into UCL quarters with narrow win
Real Madrid was able to provide things at home in the Tour of 16 of the Champions League and saw Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday in the first stage. Excellent finishes were all around, but Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo were central to the goal of Julian Alvarez who led to the end result in this derby collision. With the second lead on March 12, there are many opportunities for the men of Diego Simeone to level the score, but it hurts to see carefully laid out defending plans steeped in and destroyed at the last minute.
Man of the match: Rodrygo
Of Jude Bellingham suspended for yellow card accumulationSomeone had to get up for Real Madrid and Rodrygo answered the call. Rodrygo, a sometimes forgotten member of a stars, has been flexible and caused a balance in the attack by being a maker when needed, but four minutes later he gave a goal to set the pace of this collision. However, it is not just about the goal, because Rodrygo also had four recovery while using a defensive shift.
Stopping a clinical Athleti attack takes a team effort and that is exactly what Carlo Ancelotti has received from his side. They will have to keep them cool in the second stage, but that is when Bellingham is involved, ensure that Madrid can hold this leadership as long as they are able to stay healthy throughout the weekend.
What this loss means for Atletico Madrid
Already left in La Liga, where Barcelona takes the reign in the title race, this is a intersection for a strong Athleti side. They have spent a lot of money to bring in Julian Alvarez, Conor Gallagher, Alexander Soloroth and other players to recharge, and although it has paid off, especially Alvarez who scored his seventh UCL goal of this campaign does not matter without silverware. This is a team that has been built to win something and if they run away without running, this can lead to serious consequences. Simeone has been the manager of this team since 2011, but another year without a trophy would lead to valid calls for change. It would mainly be eliminated by their rivals in Real Madrid, their archenemy in their own country and in continental competition.
Purpose of De Ronde
Alvarez’s equalizer in the first half was one of the best in the competition. Take a look at this curl:
What this victory means for Real Madrid
To be honest, apart from a rivalry victory, this means a bit more, this is usually the case for Los Blancos. They rotated just enough to keep the team fresh in La Liga at the weekend and came out to win a UCL Knock output and will now win another next week. The expression: “If you come to the king, you don’t miss the best, is reserved for Real Madrid in the Champions League. Even after winning the title last season, they were already looking forward to another one and now they have already passed Manchester City and they have not passed Athletico Madrid for 90 minutes.
What will come afterwards?
In a tight La Liga race where both teams find Barcelona, neither of them can watch their league games, but rotation will probably happen. Atletico Madrid has an away game of Getafe, while Real Madrid -Gastheer Rayo Vallecano is in what collisions are expected to win. Then it is again things in the second stage in the Metropolitano Stadium that will be an electric affair. As always you can view all UCL promotion Paramount+.
