The Digest:
Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2016/17 with a 3-2 aggregate win over Barcelona, despite losing the second leg 2-1 at the Metropolitano. Barcelona wiped out Atletico's 2-0 first-leg lead with goals from Lamine Yamal (4') and Ferran Torres (24'). But Ademola Lookman scored in the 31st minute to restore Atletico's aggregate advantage. Eric Garcia was sent off in the 79th minute for a last-man foul.
Key Points:
- Lookman's goal proved decisive in sending Atletico through.
- Barcelona's comeback hopes ended with Garcia's red card.
- Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski were introduced but couldn't change the game.
- Atletico will face Arsenal or Sporting in the semi-finals.
- The first leg will be played on April 28 or 29.
Sources: Sky Sport, Super Sport
