Real Madrid squeezed past Atletico Madrid via a tense penalty shoot-out on away turf at the Metropolitano - edging their local rivals out in a 4-2 shootout win, after the two sides couldn't be split over two legs and extra time.

Some of the best players in European soccer are set to clash when Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid meet in the Champions League round of 16.

The Champions League holders won 4-2 on penalties after the two rivals played out an enthralling 2-2 draw over two legs