MADRID -- Real Madrid defeated Atlético Madrid 2-1 in Tuesday's UEFA Champions League last-16 first-leg clash, to give the title-holders a narrow lead going into next week's second leg at the Metropolitano.
Rodrygo put Real ahead in the fourth minute at the Santiago Bernabéu, before Julián Álvarez levelled with a stunning effort before half-time. The visitors Atlético then appeared to take control of the game, until Brahim Díaz put Real back in front against the run of play.
Los Blancos -- who weren't always convincing over the 90 minutes -- could have added a third in added time, but were twice denied by some last-ditch defending, to leave the tie open going into the return leg on March 12.