Atlético Madrid has advanced to the Champions League semifinals for the first time in nearly a decade, overcoming a strong challenge from Barcelona. The teams met for the fifth time in under two months on Tuesday in a thrilling encounter.
Despite a 2-1 home defeat in the second leg, Atlético Madrid progressed with an aggregate score of 3-2. Barcelona attempted a comeback, but Diego Simeone’s team ultimately denied their advancement.
Atlético Madrid joins Paris Saint-Germain as semifinalists following the latest Champions League quarterfinal action. The team held on after an early charge by Barcelona to secure their place in the next round.