Real Madrid secured their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals with a gritty 1-1 draw against RB Leipzig at home, narrowly advancing 2-1 on aggregate. However, the team’s dissatisfaction with their lackluster display was evident, with defender Antonio Rudiger expressing that there would be no celebrations for making it to the last eight.
In a determined effort to overturn their 1-0 deficit from the first leg at home, RB Leipzig displayed dominance at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite numerous opportunities, they couldn’t convert, allowing Real Madrid to capitalize on a counterattack in the 65th minute, resulting in an impressive finish by Vinícius Jr. However, Leipzig quickly responded, with Willi Orbán heading in David Raum’s low cross just three minutes later, finally reaping the rewards for their persistent efforts.
In the closing minutes, it was Real Madrid who found themselves under pressure, defending against relentless Leipzig attacks. Dani Olmo’s close attempt in stoppage time nearly forced extra time, but his lob struck the crossbar, leaving goalkeeper Andriy Lunin powerless to intervene.
Post-match, Rudiger acknowledged the team’s struggle, conceding they “suffered a lot” during the match. Bellingham echoed his sentiments, recognizing the subpar performance but expressing pride in the team’s ability to secure victory despite the challenges.
Source from CNN Sport.
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