UEFA Champions League: Atlético de Madrid knocks out Barça!

14.04.26 FT Champions League

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Atlético de Madrid has booked its ticket to the Champions League semi-finals, despite a 2-1 defeat to FC Barcelona. Riding the momentum from their 2-0 first-leg victory, Diego Simeone's men advance on aggregate (3-2) after a night of high drama at the Metropolitano.

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Barça got off to a dream start, opening the scoring early through Lamine Yamal, quickly followed by a second goal from Ferran Torres. But Atlético responded through Ademola Lookman, maintaining their overall advantage in a charged, electric atmosphere.

Reduced to ten men after Eric García was sent off late in the match, the Catalans pressed relentlessly but couldn't force extra time. Resilient to the end, Atlético held firm and continues its European adventure.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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