At 3 o'clock in the morning on April 11, Beijing time, the beacon of the Champions League was ignited again, and the contest between Atletico Madrid and Dortmund became the focus. In the first leg of the quarter-finals, Atletico Madrid won 2-1 and won a valuable advantage.
From the start of the game, Atletico Madrid showed a strong desire to attack. In the fourth minute, Maatsen made a mistake in his pass at the back, and De Paul made a sharp tackle and fired a precise shot to open the door to victory. It wasn't long before Samuel Lino also contributed a brilliant goal as Atletico Madrid took a 2-0 lead at half-time.
Heading into the second half, Dortmund did not give up, and they tried to turn the tide through substitutions. Alli's goal pulled one back for the visitors, but Atletico Madrid held on to the lead. The players on both sides did their best on the field, and every attack and defense was full of tension and excitement.
In the end, Atletico Madrid managed to hold on to the win thanks to a strong performance in the first half and a solid defense in the second half. The victory not only gave them an edge over the two-round contest, but also showed their strength and team spirit.
It is worth mentioning that the players on both sides showed a high level of professionalism and fighting spirit in the game. Whether it's Atletico Madrid's De Paul and Lino, or Borussia Dortmund's Alli, they all put on a spectacular game for the fans.
With the end of the match, Atletico Madrid entered the break with the joy of victory. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, will need to adjust their form in the next game to try to salvage the defeat in the second leg.
The second leg will be played at Dortmund's home stadium at 3 a.m. Beijing time on April 17, and it is believed that the two teams will once again bring a wonderful showdown to the fans. Let's wait and see what the players from both sides do on the pitch.