UCL Highlights: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madried [2-1]

Brahim Diaz scored a stunning winner for Real Madrid in their Champions League last-16 tie against Atletico Madrid, giving them a slight advantage after the first leg.

Rodrygo opened the scoring early with a brilliant goal, only for Atletico’s Julian Alvarez to equalize with a curling strike.

Diaz netted the decisive goal in the 55th minute, dancing past Atletico's Jose Gimenez and firing a low shot past Jan Oblak.

Real Madrid were without Jude Bellingham, who was suspended, but Diaz stepped up in his absence.

Atletico’s Conor Gallagher expressed confidence ahead of the return leg. Despite a lack of the usual derby intensity, Real Madrid emerged victorious, maintaining their strong record against Atletico in European knockout stages.