Julian Alvarez had a converted penatly disallowed for a double touch and Real Madrid went on to win the shootout

There is almost always drama when local rivals Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid play each other, but Wednesday’s match in the last 16 of the Champions League takes some beating.

Real Madrid's Champions League magic faltered Wednesday on a frantic, grueling night across town, but somehow survived a first-minute sucker-punch, a missed Vinicius Jr. penalty and a wild shootout. It was tested by Atlético Madrid,