Los Blancos Win, But This Player Says the Fight Isn’t Over

It was a Madrid derby in the first league of the UCL clash of the last 16 of the 2024/2025 Champions League that took place on Tuesday, 04th March, at the Santiago Bernabeu between Real Madrid versus Atletico Madrid. In this match, the Hosts managed to win narrowly with a 2-1 victory.

A quick goal from Rodrygo in the 4th minute gave Madrid the lead, but Atletico did not stay silent and managed to equalize through Julian Alvarez before the first half ended. Los Blancos showed dominance in the early stages of the match, but the Visitors were able to recover and put up quite a tough fight.

Although Atletico Madrid managed to equalize, Brahim Diaz emerged as the hero for Real Madrid with the winning goal in the second half. With this result, Madrid has the advantage ahead of the second leg, which will take place at the Wanda Metropolitano on March 13, 2025.

Brahim Diaz impressed in the match, scoring what he considered to be a very important goal. After celebrating the success, Diaz was reminded that their fight was not over. "I feel very happy to be able to win in front of the fans," he said.

He stressed that every detail in this competition matters and a win in the first leg is no guarantee of advancing to the next round. Diaz stressed the importance of focus and top performance ahead of the second leg.

"We were always in good shape. Yes, they equalised and had some moments, but in the second half, we started better and kept going," he added. This victory is not only for the team but also for the fans who always support them. According to him, the support of the supporters is what makes Los Blancos able to play better in every match. "This win means a lot to us and the fans, but we have to be at our best next week," he explained.

With this 2-1 result, the Hosts have the advantage heading into the second leg of the UCL. However, Atletico is not an easy opponent; they have a lot of experience and a fighting spirit, so the second leg is sure to be tight.