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.

Julian Alvarez and the Atletico Madrid crowd thought he had successfully dispatched his penalty kick, only for an intervention from the VAR to determine he had kicked the ball twice

Real Madrid proved their mettle in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) once again with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout success over Atletico Madrid, ending the Colchoneros’ 18-match unbeaten home run in UCL knockout matches and setting up a quarter-final clash with Arsenal.

Arsenal host Real Madrid at the Emirates in the first leg of their quarter-final on April 8, before travelling to the Bernabeu for the return fixture eight days later, and Ancelotti's side will also be missing the suspended Aurelien Tchouameni for their trip to North London.

Julián Álvarez’s penalty against Real Madrid was disallowed, sparking controversy as fans questioned the decision amid unclear VAR evidence and high drama

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

Watch the thrilling highlights of the Champions League Round of 16 match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Despite losing 1-0 on the night, Real Madrid secured their spot in the quarterfinals by winning the penalty shootout 4-2.

Real Madrid fans and players celebrated their hard-fought win against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday to earn a quarter-final berth in the Champions League, but manager Carlo Ancelotti was more relieved than rapturous at what he said was a subpar performance.