Summary
Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate to reach the Champions League semifinals despite losing the second leg 2-1. Barcelona played with 10 men after Eric Garcia was sent off late in the match, and Atletico will face either Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon next.
Key Facts
- Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League semifinals with a 3-2 aggregate win over Barcelona.
- Barcelona won the second leg 2-1 but lost overall due to a 2-0 loss in the first leg.
- Barcelona’s goals in the second leg were scored by Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.
- Ademola Lookman scored for Atletico in the second leg to secure their semifinal spot.
- Eric Garcia from Barcelona was sent off for a foul in the closing minutes, leaving them with 10 players.
- Atletico Madrid has never won the Champions League but reached the final twice under coach Diego Simeone.
- The semifinal opponent for Atletico will be either Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon.
- Barcelona coach Hansi Flick made tactical changes, substituting forwards for other players to press Atletico more.
