On March 12, in Madrid, Real Madrid played the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match against Atletico, defeating them 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 0-1 loss in regulation time.
According to journalist and insider Pedro Martin, Real Madrid have advanced to the quarter-finals of the Champions League and the European Cup for the 40th time, setting a new record.
It is worth noting that the Madrid club has reached this stage of the tournament for five consecutive seasons. During this period, Real Madrid has won the Champions League twice.
Bayern Munich hold second place with 34 quarter-final appearances, while Barcelona are third with 24, having reached the quarter-finals 19 times.
In their first encounter, Real Madrid defeated Atletico 2-1. In the next playoff round, Carlo Ancelotti's team will face London's Arsenal.
Moreover, Real Madrid recently celebrated their 300th win in the Champions League/European Cup, making them the greatest team in the tournament's history.
