We fall against Borussia in the quarterfinals

The duel began at Signal Iduna Park with Borussia Dortmund with the intention of carrying the weight of the game and showing a much more decisive offensive side than in the first leg. No more than three minutes had passed when the locals had their first opportunity to tie the tie in a very frank opportunity that was ruined by a great effort from Azpilicueta. Simeone’s players would respond with first a one-on-one from Morata that he could not resolve and then with a shot from the front by De Paul that did not surprise Kobel. And all before reaching six minutes of play. After a brilliant start, the game entered a phase of slower speed, with Borussia dominating possession without disturbing Oblak to any extent. For its part, Atlético sought to recover and mount a counterattack with quick triangulations, always with a low defensive block. At thirty-three minutes Hummel would put a ball into the area for Brandt to control and set up the shot with which he would beat Oblak, making it 1-0. They were difficult times for the red and white, now the blue and white, since Borussia was growing. Thus it would end up being 2-0 in an action in which Maatsen received a ball, entered the area and managed to double the local advantage. After the second goal, the reaction did not come in the remaining time until the break, so it would be time to push back in the second half.

The start of the second half was unbeatable, managing to tie the tie again thanks to an own goal by Hummels from a corner that Hermoso finished off. Minutes later Correa had a ball to make it 2-2, but his tight shot against the Borussia goalkeeper missed by centimeters. After the hour of play, Atleti would find the goal they were looking for in a play in which first Riquelme, then Correa and once again the Argentine would shoot at goal, the latter being the one that equalized the match thanks to a volley shot whose difficulty in finishing was notable. However, the locals would respond quickly with a beautifully crafted goal from Füllkrug with an impeccable header from Sabitzer’s center. Sabitzer himself would make it 4-2 in the next action with a powerful shot that hit the post. After Borussia’s fourth goal the game began to decline, with the yellow and black team managing the times and not granting any chances to the Atlético team. Vincic would end up signaling the end of the game. Our journey in the Champions League concluded.