Overview
- Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie, with standout performances from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz.
- Rodrygo opened the scoring with a stunning early goal, while Brahim Diaz sealed the win with a brilliant solo effort in the second half.
- Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann, key players for their respective teams, delivered underwhelming performances in the Madrid derby.
- In Germany, Lille managed a 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund, recovering from an early Karim Adeyemi goal with Hakon Haraldsson's second-half equalizer.
- Lille displayed notable resilience despite a shaky first half, positioning themselves well for the second leg at home next week.