A thrilling Champions League night at the Santiago Bernabéu ended with Real Madrid securing a 2–1 victory over Atlético Madrid.
Just three days ago, Real Madrid fell to third in the La Liga standings after a poor defeat against Real Betis. Now, they are celebrating a hard-fought win in the first leg of their round of 16 tie against Atlético Madrid.
Rodrygo opened the scoring for Los Blancos inside of four minutes with a brilliant piece of individual skill, but Julián Alvarez responded with one of the best Champions League goals of the season so far. Brahim Díaz, who started in place of the suspended Jude Bellingham, found the winner for the hosts in the 55th minute and gave Real Madrid a one-goal advantage heading into the second leg at the Metropolitano.
Here's three takeaways from Real Madrid's victory over Atlético Madrid.






