Atlético Madrid secured a historic 2-0 victory over FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou, marking their first win at the iconic venue since 2006 and taking a firm grip on their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie.
The match took a decisive turn when Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsí was shown a straight red card, dramatically shifting the momentum in favor of the visitors. Julián Álvarez capitalized immediately, curling the resulting free-kick into the top corner with precision.
Atlético continued to press their advantage in the second half, with Alexander Sørloth delivering a clinical finish to punish Barcelona’s depleted defense. The result leaves the hosts facing a daunting task in the return leg as they attempt to overturn a two-goal deficit.
Meanwhile, in Paris, Paris Saint-Germain produced a commanding 2-0 win over Liverpool FC at the Parc des Princes.
Désiré Doué opened the scoring early with a composed and precise strike, setting the tone for the hosts. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia later sealed the victory, capping off an impressive individual performance with a well-taken goal in the second half.
Liverpool struggled to find attacking rhythm throughout the encounter, unable to break down PSG’s disciplined defensive structure. The English side now faces a significant challenge heading into the second leg, needing a strong response to keep their Champions League hopes alive.