Real Edge Atletico in Madrid Derby, Arsenal Crush PSV 7-1

REAL Madrid eked out a 2-1 home victory over crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid, while Arsenal and Aston Villa scored emphatic first-leg victories as the Champions League last 16 kicked off on Tuesday.

- AGENCIES @ Paris

In the night's fourth tie, Lille gained a 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund. At the Santiago Bernabeu, Real, who sit third in La Liga, edged Atletico, who are second, in a game illuminated by three dazzling goals. Real took the lead on four minutes when Rodrygo Goes dribbled in from the right and placed a shot inside the far post. The visitors gradually gained control and levelled after 32 minutes. Julian Alvarez bounce