Barcelona and Atletico Madrid emerged victorious in the first legs of their Champions League quarter-final matchups on Wednesday night, showcasing their dominance on the European stage.
In a thrilling encounter, Barcelona secured a narrow 3-2 win over PSG at the Parc des Princes. Raphinha opened the scoring for the LaLiga champions, but PSG quickly turned the tables with goals from Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha. However, Barcelona fought back valiantly, with Raphinha netting another goal to level the game before Andreas Christensen’s header sealed the victory.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid displayed their prowess with a commanding performance against Dortmund. Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino found the back of the net to give Atletico a two-goal lead, leaving Dortmund trailing. Although Sebastien Haller managed to pull one back for Dortmund with a smart finish, Atletico maintained their advantage heading into the second leg.
As the stage is set for the decisive second legs next Tuesday, football fans around the world eagerly anticipate the thrilling conclusion of these exciting quarter-final matchups. Stay tuned for more Champions League action as the race for European glory heats up.