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Atletico Madrid Take 2-1 Advantage After First Leg of Champions League Quarterfinal
Key Points:
- Atletico Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.
- Goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino gave the visitors a crucial away win.
- The second leg will be played on Tuesday, April 18, at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid.
Match Report:
Atletico Madrid secured a narrow but valuable 2-1 victory against Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday night.
Diego Simeone's side took the lead in the 29th minute when Rodrigo De Paul's deflected shot found its way into the net. The visitors doubled their advantage just before half-time, with Samuel Lino tapping in from close range after a fine cross from Yannick Carrasco.
Borussia Dortmund pulled a goal back in the 84th minute through Karim Adeyemi, but it was not enough to prevent Atletico from taking a 2-1 lead into the second leg.
The result leaves Atletico in a strong position to reach the semifinals, while Borussia Dortmund will need to produce a special performance in the second leg to overturn the deficit.
Simeone Wary of Dortmund's Home Strength:
Despite the victory, Atletico coach Diego Simeone is wary of Borussia Dortmund's home strength ahead of the second leg.
"We know that Dortmund is a very strong team at home," Simeone said. "They have a great atmosphere and their fans are very passionate. We will need to be at our best to win the second leg.
The second leg of the Champions League quarterfinal between Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid will be played on Tuesday, April 18, at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. The match will kick off at 9 pm CEST.
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