- Derby date went all the way to spot-kicks
- Blancos prevailed to book quarter-final berth
- Three Lions star in buoyant mood afterwards
Getty/MarcaVIDEO: Jude Bellingham produces epic response after bottle is thrown at England international’s head during Real Madrid’s Champions League celebrations at home of arch-rivals Atletico
WHAT HAPPENED?
The Blancos were in buoyant mood after prevailing in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout with cross-city rivals. Carlo Ancelotti saw his side win 4-2 on spot-kicks after a two-legged derby encounter finished 2-2 on aggregate.
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England international Bellingham further highlighted his leadership qualities by stepping up to take a penalty, having allowed Vinicius Junior – who fired way off target – to shoulder that responsibility in normal time. The 21-year-old confidently found the back of the net.
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Real celebrated wildly afterwards, with it no surprise to find that the home support were less than impressed at seeing arch-enemies emerge victorious on their patch. Objects rained down from the stands as the Blancos partied, with Bellingham taking to leaping into the air and heading one bottle aimed in his direction.
WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?
Real remain in contention to defend the continental crown that they claimed last season, as they go in search of European Cup win No.16, with a quarter-final clash with Premier League heavyweights Arsenal next on the agenda for them.
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