Sports, Football: The Champions League R16 had a controversial moment after Real Madrid knocked out traditional rivals Atletico 4-2 on penalties to reach the quarterfinal.

Champions League: Here's why Julian Alvarez's penalty was disallowed in Real Madrid defeat

Atletico Madrid on Friday permanently banned nine of their supporters from attending matches after incidents of crowd trouble and racist behaviour. A La Liga clash against rivals Real Madrid on September 29 at Atletico's Metropolitano stadium was halted by officials after some supporters threw objects including lighters onto the pitch.

La Liga: Atletico Madrid ban nine fans after crowd trouble, racism

Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme scored in extra time to give Atletico Madrid a 4-2 derby victory over last year's champions Real Madrid that earned Diego Simeone's side a Copa del Rey quarter-final place on Thursday.

Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid stuns defending champions Real Madrid to book quarter final berth

Real Madrid's 2-1 win against Atletico in the Madrid Derby was overshadowed by racial abuse directed towards Brazil forward Vinicius Jr by the home fans. Atletico hosted city rivals Real at the Metropolitano Stadium in the La Liga on Sunday.

WATCH: Atletico Madrid fans hurl vile racist chants at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid knew victory could fire them towards the La Liga title but Saturday's 0-0 draw at Camp Nou handed Real Madrid the chance to go top.

Stalemate between Atletico and Barca hands advantage to Real Madrid