In a nail-biting Champions League quarter-final first-leg match, Atletico Madrid managed to secure a 2-1 victory against Borussia Dortmund. Despite a late surge from the visitors, goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino gave Diego Simeone's side a comfortable lead. However, a crucial away goal from Sebastien Haller keeps Dortmund in the game ahead of their return clash next week. Follow all the action and stay updated on the latest players vying for the IPL 2024 Orange Cap and Purple Cap, along with the full schedule and points table.
Atlético Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund: A Nail-Biting Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg
In a thrilling Champions League quarterfinal first-leg match, Atlético Madrid emerged victorious over Borussia Dortmund with a 2-1 victory. The match at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid was a closely fought affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Match Summary
Atlético Madrid struck first in the 24th minute when Rodrigo De Paul converted a penalty kick. Samuel Lino added to the lead in the 65th minute with a well-taken finish. Borussia Dortmund managed to pull one back in the 83rd minute through Sebastien Haller, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Spanish side from securing a narrow victory.
Key Moments
Post-Match Reaction
Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid manager, praised his team's performance and emphasized the importance of the home victory. "We played a great match, we were compact and we deserved to win," Simeone said. "The second leg will be tough, but we have a good advantage to defend."
Marco Rose, Borussia Dortmund manager, acknowledged his team's disappointment but expressed confidence in their ability to overturn the deficit in the second leg. "We didn't play our best game tonight, but we showed character and scored an important away goal," Rose said. "We still have a chance in the second leg, and we will give it our all."
Top 5 FAQs
1. What is the aggregate score after the first leg? Answer: Atlético Madrid 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
2. Who scored the goals for Atlético Madrid? Answer: Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino
3. Who scored the goal for Borussia Dortmund? Answer: Sebastien Haller
4. When is the second leg of the quarterfinal? Answer: March 15, 2023, at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund
5. What are the betting odds for the second leg? Answer: Atlético Madrid is the slight favorite, with odds around 2.00 to win. Borussia Dortmund is priced around 3.50 to win, with a draw having odds around 3.25.
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