The results of today’s UEFA Champions League matches continued to show intense competition in the first leg of the quarter-finals:
• Barcelona 0–2 Atlético Madrid
Barcelona suffered a 2–0 defeat at home in a match where they were forced to play with fewer players following a red card given to their defender Pau Cubarsí. Goals from Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth secured an important away victory for Atlético Madrid.
• Paris Saint-Germain 2–0 Liverpool
PSG also continued to show their quality at home, earning a solid win against Liverpool. Goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were enough to give them a crucial advantage ahead of the return leg at Anfield (England).
These results put significant pressure on Barcelona and Liverpool in the upcoming matches, while Atlético Madrid and PSG have put themselves in a strong position to advance.
