
Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League semifinals with a 3-2 aggregate victory over Barcelona, despite losing the second leg 2-1. Barcelona took an early lead with goals from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres within 24 minutes. However, Ademola Lookman's goal for Atletico in the 31st minute narrowed the deficit. Barcelona's chances were further hampered when Eric Garcia received a red card for a foul on Alexander Sorloth. Atletico, returning to the semifinals for the first time since 2017, will face either Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick made strategic changes, benching key forwards initially, but even with their introduction later in the game, they could not secure the necessary third goal to force extra time.
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