« Real » survived a drama in the rematch and canceled goal from penalty penalty for double touch
The current winner of the Champions League trophy « Real » (Madrid) qualifies for the quarterfinals in the tournament, although it lost by 0-1 rematch against its city rival « Atletico ». The total result of the two games was 2: 2, and the final outcome was resolved in the execution of penalties and specifically by a slip and double touch of the ball by the attacker of the « mattress » Julian Alvarez.
Atletico led in the 28th second through Connor Gallagher, who detected a centering to the right of Rodrigo de Paul. The hit also turned out to be the earliest, noted by an English player in the Champions League.
By the end of the first half, Real goalkeeper Tibo Courtois made two key saves on Julian Alvarez. In the 54th minute, Mendy was wrong in the departure of the ball, and this gave the hosts a chance to reach the penalty area quickly, where when trying to center Marcos Yoren, it was a ricochet and the ball went near the beam. Just after an hour, Cleman Langle played a header past the beam, and the result remained 1-0.
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In the 68th minute, Langle fouled Kilian Mbape in the penalty area and a penalty was awarded in favor of Real Madrid. However, Vinisius shoots out of the penalty. In the final seconds, Angel Corea got a chance to send Atletico to the quarterfinals. The Argentine managed a long pass to the penalty area, fints Rudiger, and with his left leg fired with all his might, but sent the ball over the door. There were no dangers in the sequels and there were penalties – just like the Champions League final in 2016, when after 1: 1 in regular time, Real raised the cup after 5: 3 in the penalty shootout.
Tonight, the success again went to the White Ballet account, thus continuing the tradition of Europe against Atletico, which they always eliminate in their clashes in the Champions League. The first three penalties were realized by Killian Mbape, Alexander Sorlot and Jude Belingham. Then it was Julian Alvarez. The Argentine slipped at the wrath, but still sent the ball under the beam and everyone thought the result of the penalties was 2: 2. However, before Valverde's next performance, VAR prompted Judge Shimon Marciniak that Alvarez had touched the ball twice in the penalty shootout, which meant that the goal was canceled. And the rule states that in such a situation there is no repetition of the penalty.
There was an accurate shot of Valverde, Korea also scored, and then Jan Cloud saved the shot of Lucas Vasquez. Marcos Yorente had a chance to equalize, but he hit the crossbar. And Antonio Rudiger, though with great luck, sent Real in the next round – his shot from the white spot was diverted from a cloud, but still entered the net. And in this way, the White Ballet eliminates Atletico, and Carlo Ancelotti has become the coach with the most quarterfinals in the race – 15, with one more than Josep Guardiola.
For « Real » the rival in the quarterfinals will be « Arsenal ». The « artillerymen » had secured a place in the top 8 of the tournament last week when they unraveled « PSV Eindhoven » 7-1 in the middle of « Phillips Stadium ». In the rematch, « artillery » manager Mickel Arteta completely replaced the starting lineup compared to the draw against Manchester United over the weekend. Against the background of the first game, Arsenal fans hoped to improve Bayern's record, which in the 2008/09 season on the side of Sporting with a total score of 12: 1 at the same stage.
After all, the London team did not even come close to such a difference, and the Emirates meeting ended 2: 2. Alexander Zinchenko found the result with a great left foot shot in the 6th minute. In the 18th minute, the Croatian veteran Ivan Perisic equalized with a joke in the upper right corner after a pass of the Gus Til. Decan Rice returned Arsenal's advance to the 37th minute when he scored with a header of Rahim Stirling. Driusch formed the final 2: 2, transferring David Paradise to meet him 20 minutes before the end.
The rematch between Aston Villa and Bruges was also a protocol after the English team had won 3-1 in Belgium. Very early, the guests from Bruges remained with 10 people – as early as the 16th minute Kiri Sabe received a direct red card after keeping the torn Marcus Rushford. However, until the break of Aston Villa plays with minimal risk. Three goals within 11 minutes in the second half provided a 3-0 success for Birmingham, with Marco Assensio scheduled shortly after his reserve, detecting Lyon Bailey's pass. Ian Maatsen raised 2-0 after a good play before Morgan Rogers, and in the 61st minute Assensio scored his second hit in the match after a perfect Rashford assist.
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In the quarterfinals, Aston Villa will have a rival « Paris Saint -Germain », which was led by Unai Emery between 2016 and 2018 and also holds the rights of Marco Assensio, who is rented in Birmingham, but according to UEFA rules he will have the right to face PSG.
