Madrid, Spain - March 12, 2025 The streets outside the RiyadhAirMetropolitano stadium erupted into chaos as Policía Nacional’s Cavalry Unit escorted the Atletico Madrid team bus to safety. Fans armed with smoke bombs and fireworks lit up the night ahead of a thrilling Champions League showdown with rivals Real Madrid. Video footage captures the mounted officers riding past the rowdy crowd, ensuring the host team reached the stadium unscathed. The tension was palpable as Atletico prepared to face their city foes in a match that would go down to the wire. After a nail-biting 120 minutes, Atletico led 1-0, but Real Madrid turned the tables in a dramatic penalty shootout, clinching victory after their 2-1 first-leg win. The cavalry’s presence kept the peace as passions ran high, with supporters setting the scene ablaze in a fiery welcome. It was a night of heart-stopping action both on and off the pitch!