The Champions League quarterfinals bracket was set Wednesday. It sends Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain toward more English teams standing in their path of the title.

Real Madrid will try to close out Atlético Madrid in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 today Find out how to watch for free.

There is almost always drama when local rivals Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid play each other, but Wednesday’s match in the last 16 of the Champions League takes some beating.

Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid in a Champions League penalty shootout — again — to keep its title defense alive Wednesday and advance to the quarterfinals.

Atletico Madrid's Javi Galan, left, is challenged by Real Madrid's Rodrygo during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) AP

Alvarez thought he had scored from the spot during the penalty shootout in his side's Champions League last-16 defeat to Real Madrid.

Jude Bellingham returns to Real Madrid's lineup as Los Blancos take on Atlético Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16.

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 in a raucous atmosphere at Metropolitano on Wednesday.