Atletico Madrid and PSG Win UEFA Champions League Matches
In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final, Atletico Madrid defeated FC Barcelona 2-0 at Camp Nou. The match, led by coach Diego Simeone, saw Barcelona's defender Pau Cubar sent off for a last-man challenge, which changed the dynamics of the game.
Following the red card, Julián Álvarez scored from a free kick to put Atletico ahead. In the second half, Alexander Sørloth added a second goal, solidifying Atletico's advantage ahead of the return leg.
In another quarter-final fixture, Paris Saint-Germain recorded a 2-0 win against Liverpool FC at Parc des Princes, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in each half, giving the French champions a comfortable lead going into the second leg.
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