The Digest:
Atletico Madrid secured a commanding 2-0 victory over 10-man Barcelona at Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi was sent off after a VAR review for a last-man challenge on Giuliano Simeone just before half-time. Julian Alvarez opened the scoring with a stunning 25-yard free-kick on the stroke of half-time, and Alexander Sorloth doubled the lead in the 70th minute. Diego Simeone claimed his first-ever win at Camp Nou.
Key Points:
- Alvarez's brilliance turned the game in Atletico's favour.
- Barcelona fell to their first defeat since returning to Camp Nou.
- Marcus Rashford hit the bar as Barcelona struggled without injured Raphinha.
- Atletico are now in a commanding position to reach the semi-finals.
- The second leg will be played at Atletico's home ground.
