Atletico wins 2-0 at 10-man Barcelona in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinal

Summary

Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-0 away at Camp Nou in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal, taking advantage after Barcelona was reduced to 10 men.

Key Points
  • Atletico Madrid won 2-0 against a 10-man Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg at Camp Nou.
  • Julián Álvarez scored a free kick and Alexander Sorloth added a second goal for Atletico.
  • Barcelona's Pau Cubarsí received a red card just before halftime, reducing the team to 10 men.
  • This victory marks Diego Simeone's first win at Camp Nou with Atletico in 15 years, giving Atletico the advantage going into the second leg.
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