REAL MADRID will face Arsenal in the quarter-finals after incredible drama in the penalty shootout!
Julian Alvarez seemingly scored his penalty only to have it RULED OUT by the VAR for hitting the ball TWICE as he slipped.
Real Madrid eventually went through 4-2 on penalties but the shootout will be remembered for that intervention.
During an enthralling Madrid derby, Connor Gallagher had scored a record goal – becoming the fastest English goalscorer in the Champions League after just 28 seconds.
Vinicius then had the chance to win the game in normal time for Real Madrid but smashed an AWFUL penalty well over the bar to keep Atletico alive.
Arsenal now face Real Madrid in the next round after they went through 9-3 against PSV following a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night.
Aston Villa will face Paris Saint-Germain after an impressive 3-0 win against Club Brugge, while Borussia Dortmund also progresses after beating Lille in the early game.
- Kick-off: 8pm GMT
- TV Channel/live stream: TNT Sports 3 / Discovery+
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