Goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth ensured Diego Simeone’s side took a commanding lead into the second leg in Madrid. Despite Barcelona dominating possession and having a goal ruled out, the visitors capitalized on a red card for defender Pau Cubarsi before the break to take the lead. Atletico were clinical on the counterattack, sealing the win late through Sorloth.
Atletico Madrid stun Barcelona at Camp Nou for first time in 20 years
Atletico Madrid secured a historic 2-0 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, ending a 20-year wait for a win there.