Match report
Atletico Madrid Defeats Real Madrid 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Atletico Madrid
1–0
PEN
Real Madrid
Mar 12, 2025
Atletico Madrid stunned Real Madrid with a resolute 1-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League on March 12th, 2025. The win was secured by a first-minute goal from C. Gallagher, who capitalized early to set the tone for Atletico's defensive masterclass.
Key Facts
- • C. Gallagher scored in the 1st minute for Atletico Madrid.
- • Vinicius Junior missed a penalty for Real Madrid in the 70th minute.
- • Real Madrid had four yellow cards, with Tchouaméni and Vinicius Junior receiving one each.
- • Atletico Madrid also received multiple yellow cards: G. Simeone, Clément Lenglet, Robin Le Normand, and C. Azpilicueta.
Lineups
Atletico Madrid
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 J. Oblak (G)
- 14 Marcos Llorente (D)
- 2 J. Giménez (D)
- 15 C. Lenglet (D)
- 23 Reinildo (D)
- 22 G. Simeone (M)
- 5 R. De Paul (M)
- 8 Pablo Barrios (M)
- 4 C. Gallagher (M)
- 7 A. Griezmann (F)
- 19 J. Alvarez (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Samuel Lino
- 9 A. Sørloth
- 10 Á. Correa
- 16 N. Molina
- 24 Robin Le Normand
- 3 César Azpilicueta
- 11 T. Lemar
- 17 Rodrigo Riquelme
- 1 J. Musso
- 20 A. Witsel
- 21 Javi Galán
- 27 I. Kostis
Real Madrid
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 T. Courtois (G)
- 8 F. Valverde (D)
- 35 Raúl Asencio (D)
- 22 A. Rüdiger (D)
- 23 F. Mendy (D)
- 11 Rodrygo (M)
- 10 L. Modrić (M)
- 14 A. Tchouaméni (M)
- 5 J. Bellingham (M)
- 9 K. Mbappé (F)
- 7 Vinícius Júnior (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Lucas Vázquez
- 6 E. Camavinga
- 21 Brahim Díaz
- 20 Fran García
- 16 Endrick
- 15 A. Güler
- 30 Gonzalo García
- 36 Chema Andrés
- 31 Jacobo Ramón
- 26 Fran González
- 4 D. Alaba
- 13 A. Lunin
Timeline
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1' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalC. Gallagher
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39' Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardAurélien Tchouaméni
Foul
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59' Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardVinicius Junior
Foul
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65' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Modrić · On: Lucas
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65' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: Aurélien Tchouaméni · On: E. Camavinga
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66' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardG. Simeone
Persistent fouling
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68' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardClément Lenglet
Foul
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70' Real Madrid Goal · Missed PenaltyVinicius Junior
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79' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: Rodrygo · On: B. Diaz
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83' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: Ferland Mendy · On: F. Garcia
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85' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Gallagher · On: Samuel Lino
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89' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Griezmann · On: A. Sorloth
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89' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Simeone · On: Á. Correa
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90'+4 Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: R. De Paul · On: N. Molina
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90' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5Off: Clément Lenglet · On: Robin Le Normand
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98' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 6Off: Reinildo · On: C. Azpilicueta
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114' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardC. Azpilicueta
Foul
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115' Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardLucas
Time wasting
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115' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 5Off: Vinicius Junior · On: Endrick
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120'+8 Real Madrid Goal · Missed PenaltyLucas
Penalty Shootout
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120'+9 Real Madrid Goal · PenaltyAntonio Rüdiger
Penalty Shootout
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128' Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardK. Mbappe
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Atletico Madrid | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 92% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 10 |
| Corners | 10 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 510 | 856 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| xG | 1.36 | 1.15 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 4 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 441 | 791 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ C. Gallagher's early goal in the 1st minute gave Atletico Madrid a crucial lead which they defended throughout.
- ▸ Vinicius Junior's missed penalty at 70 minutes was a significant momentum shift, allowing Atletico to consolidate their defensive approach.