Atlético Madrid vs. Dortmund: UEFA Champions League Quarter-Finals Match Preview
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Madrid, Spain - Atlético Madrid secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday. The Spanish giants now hold the advantage heading into the second leg in Germany.
Match Details
The highly anticipated clash will take place on Wednesday at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain. The match kicks off at 9:00 PM CEST (8:00 PM GMT). Here are the key details about the match:
- Date: Wednesday, April 15
- Time: 9:00 PM CEST (8:00 PM GMT)
- Venue: Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
Past History
Atlético Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have a rich history in the UEFA Champions League. The two teams have met in the competition four times before, with the Spanish side holding a 2-1 advantage in head-to-head encounters. Their most recent clash came in the 2018-19 group stage, where Atlético Madrid won both matches.
Match Preview
Atlético Madrid enter the match in good form, having won their last three matches in all competitions. The team will be buoyed by the return of striker Luis Suárez, who has been out with an injury. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund have struggled in recent matches, losing three of their last five. The German side will need to bounce back quickly to have any chance of overturning the deficit in the second leg.
Key Players
Some of the key players to watch in this match include:
* Atlético Madrid: Jan Oblak (GK), Stefan Savić (DF), Koke (MF), Luis Suárez (FW) * Borussia Dortmund: Gregor Kobel (GK), Manuel Akanji (DF), Jude Bellingham (MF), Erling Haaland (FW)Conclusion
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between Atlético Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The Spanish side holds a slender advantage heading into the second leg, but the German giants are capable of causing an upset. Tune in on Wednesday to witness one of the most exciting matches of the competition.
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