FC Barcelona lost 2-0 at home to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League and will need to make a comeback next week in the return leg. Barcelona had 18 shots and seven shots on target, with Lamine Yamal as the best player for the home side tonight.

Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sørloth struck as Atlético Madrid upset 10-man Barcelona to win the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal 2-0. Barcelona had hemmed Atlético into their box when the hosts received a double blow that left Hansi Flick's team down a man and behind a goal just before halftime.

Hansi Flick’s team has a hole to dig out of in the second leg.

Atletico Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday, but that only tells half the story. The hosts were left furious with a couple of

Initially, Cubarsi was given a yellow for his challenge on Antoine Griezmann, but after it went to VAR review, that was upgraded to a red card, where Julian Alvarez then buried his free kick, starting Atletico Madrid's road to victory in the match.

Barcelona do intend to bring Rashford back, though are hopeful of convincing Man Utd to either sell for a smaller number, agree a friendlier payment structure, or sanction a second loan. For Man Utd, the situation is clear – pay the pre-agreed €30m asking price or they’ll find another club who will.

Barcelona were left very frustrated to lose 2-0 to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, which has left their Champions League dreams in tatters. They must now go to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano next week