Atletico Madrid staged a remarkable comeback against Inter Milan, overturning a two-goal deficit on aggregate to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory in a penalty shoot-out and advance to the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Trailing by a single goal after the first leg, Atletico faced an uphill battle when Federico Dimarco scored for Inter at the Estadio Metropolitano. However, Antoine Griezmann quickly equalized for the hosts, and substitute Memphis Depay leveled the tie with a well-taken goal three minutes before the end of regulation time, forcing the match into extra time.

The tense encounter culminated in a decisive penalty shoot-out, with Inter missing three of their five penalties, including star striker Lautaro Martinez's wayward spot-kick, which sealed Atletico's progression to the last eight.

Despite Inter's impressive form, having won 13 consecutive matches since the beginning of 2024, and Atletico's recent struggles with just one win in their last five games, the match proved to be an evenly contested and enthralling affair. Both teams created numerous scoring opportunities, with Depay hitting the woodwork moments before his crucial goal.

Rodrigo Riquelme missed a golden opportunity to secure victory for Atletico in regular time, while Inter squandered chances on the counter-attack as the game intensified. Marcus Thuram and Nicolo Barella were both guilty of poor finishing when presented with opportunities to seal the tie for Inter.

With their Champions League campaign over, Inter will now shift their focus to securing their 20th Serie A title, as they currently sit 16 points clear of AC Milan with 10 league matches remaining. Meanwhile, Atletico eagerly await the draw for the quarter-finals in Nyon on Friday, buoyed by their resilient performance against a formidable opponent.