Real Madrid, the record champion with 15 titles, advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals by defeating host Manchester City 2-1 in the second leg of the round of 16. The Spanish 'royal club' entered the match in an excellent position to reach the quarter-finals, where it is expected to face German Bayern Munich, who won the first leg away against Atalanta 6-1. Unlike the first leg, where Real Madrid missed the chance to score a fourth goal, Brazilian Vinícius Júnior converted a penalty in the 22nd minute. Portuguese Bernardo Silva was sent off after a VAR review for handball in the penalty area. Despite the numerical disadvantage, City regained its composure and equalized from a corner kick. Erling Haaland scored his 57th goal in his 58th competition match. However, the score remained unchanged until stoppage time, when Vinícius added a second goal with a pass from Frenchman Aurélien Tchouaméni.
