Atletico Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal clash. Coach Diego Simeone commended his team's performance but expressed regret over missed opportunities that could have given them a more significant advantage in the tie.
The match saw Atletico dominate early on, with Rodrigo de Paul opening the scoring in the fourth minute and Samuel Lino doubling the lead before the half-hour mark. Despite several chances to extend their lead, Atletico allowed Dortmund to pull one back through Sebastian Haller late in the game, setting up an intriguing second leg in Germany.
