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JUMPING FOR JOY: Real Madrid's Rodrygo celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Pic: AP Photo/Manu Fernandez

Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid 

Current holders Real Madrid are on their way to progressing to the quarter finals of the Champions League following a 2-1 win over local rivals Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the tie.