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The Independent UK
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Andy Hampson

The moment of genius from Julian Alvarez that helped Atletico Madrid stun Barcelona

Julian Alvarez FC Barcelona Atletico Madrid Atletico Braga (Organization) UEFA Champions League
  • Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over 10-man Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
  • Julian Alvarez opened the scoring for Atletico with a stunning free-kick after Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi was sent off.
  • Alexander Sorloth added a second goal for Atletico Madrid, further strengthening their position in the tie.
  • Barcelona were left to rue numerous missed opportunities both before and after the red card incident.
  • In the Europa League, Real Betis earned a 1-1 draw against Braga, with Cucho Hernandez scoring a penalty to equalise after Florian Grillitsch's early goal for Braga.

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Atletico Madrid stun 10-man Barcelona to take control of Champions League tie

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