Real Madrid draws first blood in tight Madrid Champions League clash

MADRID, March 4 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid secured a 2-1 advantage over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday night, setting up a finely balanced return leg next week.

Brahim Diaz scored the decisive goal 10 minutes into the second half, capping off a match that featured an open first half and a more cautious second period.

Real Madrid's Fede Valverde started at ri