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Moment of magic decides UCL Madrid derby

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Brahim Diaz scored a brilliant winner to give Real Madrid a slender advantage over city rivals Atletico after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Rodrygo put Real Madrid ahead inside four minutes in the Bernabeu when he outrun Javi Galan, cutting inside the box before bending a wonderful strike past Jan Oblak.

Atletico, though, quickly settled into the game and levelled in the 32nd minute with another wonderful goal by Julian Alvarez, his seventh goal in the competition.

Diaz wrapped up victory for Real, linking up well with Vinicius Jr before his darting run into the box ended with a delightful finish.

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