Atletico Madrid Hold Advantage Over Borussia Dortmund in Champions League Quarterfinal
First-Half Goals Give Atletico Madrid Edge
Atletico Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday night. Goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino in the first half gave the Spanish side a crucial advantage heading into the second leg in Germany.
Dortmund's Late Fightback Gives Hope
Borussia Dortmund fought back in the second half, with Sébastien Haller scoring a late goal to give them a lifeline. The German side had chances to equalize in the dying minutes, but they were unable to find a way through Atletico Madrid's resolute defense.
Atletico Madrid Maintain Control
Despite Dortmund's late rally, Atletico Madrid held on to their advantage. The Spanish side showed great resilience and determination to protect their lead. They will be confident of progressing to the semi-finals when they host Dortmund in the second leg on April 12.
Dortmund Face Uphill Battle
Borussia Dortmund now face an uphill battle to reach the semi-finals. They will need to score at least twice and keep a clean sheet at the Wanda Metropolitano. The German side will also need to be wary of Atletico Madrid's counter-attacking threat.
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