By Real Madrid edged past Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. Rodrygo Goes opened the scoring early, but Julian Alvarez equalized with a stunning effort. Brahim Diaz restored Madrid’s lead in the 55th minute, securing a crucial advantage. Despite Atletico controlling possession for long stretches, they failed to break through again. Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti’s tactical choices paid off, with Luka Modric helping to stabilize the game late on. The visitors seemed content with a one-goal deficit heading into next week’s return leg at the Metropolitano, where the winner will face either Arsenal or PSV Eindhoven in the quarter-finals.
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Source : The Daily Star
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