Atletico Madrid led 2-1 going into tonight’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Borussia Dortmund, having won last week at the Civitas Metropolitano. However, that advantage was completely wiped out inside five first half minutes, with the Bundesliga giants 2-0 up at the interval.
Alvaro Morata missed a golden chance early on for Atleti, and it came back to bite them. Julian Brandt scores the opening goal on the night to make it 2-2 on aggregate, drilling home a lovely strike after a great assist from Mats Hummels.
DORTMUND ARE LEVEL! 💥
Just look at that pass from Mats Hummels 😮💨#UCL
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 16, 2024
Brandt draws Dortmund level on aggregate (2-2).#BVBAtleti#BVBATMpic.twitter.com/NDIqt2l4XC
— Olt Sports (@oltsport_) April 16, 2024
Julian Brandt is back in the starting XI and back on the scoresheet 💥
All level between Dortmund & Atleti. Game on 🍿 pic.twitter.com/jOzrOJ2PlK
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 16, 2024
Five minutes later, Dortmund went 2-0 up, which also has them 3-2 ahead in the tie. Ian Maatsen with the goal which has left Atleti staring down the barrel of an exit from this season’s Champions League.
A 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 Ian Maatsen goal puts Dortmund in front! 🤯#UCL
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 16, 2024
Maatsen makes it 2-0 for Dortmund vs Atletico pic.twitter.com/Lsx6z5maEv
— CFC Central (@CFCCentral3) April 16, 2024
DORTMUND HAVE TURNED THIS TIE ON IT'S HEAD IN JUST 5 MINUTES 🫠
They lead 3-2 on aggregate! pic.twitter.com/yh8rZtBcSi
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 16, 2024
A huge response is needed from Atletico Madrid in the second half. Diego Simeone will need to inspire his side to a big performance, otherwise their involvement in the Champions League will be done for another season.
