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Barcelona will have to fight hard when they face Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after losing 2-0 at home in the first leg on Wednesday night.
It was a frustrating evening for the hosts at Camp Nou as they were reduced to 10 men before half-time due to Pau Cubarsí being sent off.
Julian Alvarez then scored from the resulting free kick to put the visitors ahead.
Marcus Rashford’s shot hit the post in the second half, but Alexander Sorloth, who scored for Atleti, scored the second goal for his team to keep control of the match.
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Recall that Barcelona beat Atletico 2-1 in La Liga last weekend, therefore a 2-0 win for Atletico is a big step as they prepare for their Champions League second leg at home.
In Paris, reigning champions Paris Saint Germain also beat Liverpool 2-0 to stay ahead heading into the second leg of their quarter-final tie.
Desire Doue’s deflected finish gave PSG the lead, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added a second with a brilliant individual goal in the second half.
Liverpool failed to record an attempt on target.
The second leg will take place on Tuesday.
