Champions League recap: Atleti go past 10-man Barça, PSG defeat Liverpool
Why it matters: The first leg results significantly impact which four teams will advance to the Champions League semifinals.
- Atlético Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-0 in their first-leg quarterfinal match, with goals from Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth.
- Paris Saint-Germain, the defending champions, achieved a 2-0 win against Liverpool, thanks to goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
- Both home teams (Atlético Madrid and PSG) established a two-goal lead heading into the second leg of their respective quarterfinals.
The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals kicked off with Atlético Madrid securing a 2-0 first-leg advantage over Barcelona, while defending champions Paris Saint-Germain also claimed a 2-0 victory against six-time champions Liverpool.
