Summary
Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal match. Atletico's goals came from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth, while Barcelona played with ten men after Pau Cubarsi received a red card. Barcelona will need a big win in the second leg to advance in the competition.
Key Facts
- Atletico Madrid won 2-0 against Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg.
- Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth scored Atletico's goals.
- Pau Cubarsi of Barcelona was sent off with a red card after a VAR review.
- The match took place at Camp Nou, Barcelona's home stadium.
- Diego Simeone is the coach of Atletico Madrid.
- Barcelona must win the second leg in Madrid to advance.
- Atletico Madrid has reached the Champions League finals twice before but has never won.
- The second leg is scheduled for next Tuesday in Madrid.
