The Champions League holders won 4-2 on penalties after the two rivals played out an enthralling 2-2 draw over two legs

UEFA decided to abolish the away goal rule from all of its European tournaments. An interesting call, given it allowed the team with the most away goals to advance if both sides ended the tie with the same aggregate score in knockout stage matches.

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