Atlético Madrid Holds off Dortmund in Champions League Thriller
Match Report:
First Half:
Atlético Madrid dominated the opening leg of their Champions League quarterfinal clash against Borussia Dortmund, taking a commanding 2-0 lead. The visitors looked sharp from the start, unsettling the home side with their aggressive pressing and quick passing.
Second Half:
Dortmund responded well in the second half, reducing the deficit through Julian Brandt's 77th-minute goal. The German side pressed for an equalizer but were unable to break through Atlético's resolute defense.
Full-Time:
Atlético held on for a 2-2 draw, giving them a slender advantage heading into the second leg in Madrid. The result leaves Dortmund with work to do if they want to progress to the semifinals.
Line-ups:
Atlético Madrid: Oblak; Gimenez, Witsel, Hermoso; Molina, Marcos Llorente, Koke, De Paul, Azpilicueta; Morata, Griezmann Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Süle, Hummels, Schlotterbeck; Meunier, Bellingham, Özcan, Brandt; Reyna, Haller, AdeyemiPost-Match Analysis:
Atlético's strong first-half performance laid the foundation for their victory. Diego Simeone's side were clinical in attack and organized in defense, making it difficult for Dortmund to create clear-cut chances.
Dortmund showed their fighting spirit in the second half, but they will need to be more consistent over the 90 minutes in the second leg. The German side will also need to find a way to break down Atlético's stubborn defense if they want to have any chance of progressing.
Streaming Information:
The second leg of the quarterfinal tie will take place on Tuesday, April 11th, at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid. Fans can watch the match live on CBS Sports Network or stream it on fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
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