Borussia Dortmund Overcome Atletico Madrid in Thrilling Quarter-final Clash
In a dramatic second leg quarter-final encounter, Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious over Atletico Madrid with a 4-2 win, securing a 5-4 aggregate scoreline in their favor. The match unfolded at the Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund on Tuesday night, showcasing intense competition from start to finish.
Match Events
The game kicked off with both teams displaying early attacking intent. At the 5-minute mark, Morata squandered a golden opportunity for Atletico, while Sabitzer missed a clear chance for Dortmund moments later. As the match progressed, Adeyemi's attempt was thwarted by Oblak in goal, keeping the scoreline level.
Midway through the first half, tensions rose as Azpilicueta received a yellow card for a reckless challenge. Dortmund broke the deadlock in the 34th minute with a goal from Brandt, followed swiftly by another from Maatsen in the 39th minute, putting the home side in a commanding position.
However, Atletico fought back just before halftime, as Hummels inadvertently scored an own goal, reducing the deficit to 2-1. The Spanish side continued to press after the break, equalizing in the 64th minute through Correa's strike.
Dortmund regained the lead in the 71st minute courtesy of Füllkrug's goal, before Sabitzer extended their advantage with a clinical finish in the 74th minute. Despite Atletico's late efforts, including a fine save from Oblak, Dortmund held on to secure their place in the semi-finals, with Reus replacing Brandt in the dying moments of the game.
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