Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth scored as Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over 10-man Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi was sent off for a foul on Giuliano Simeone, leading to Alvarez’s free kick goal. Sorloth added a second late in the match, putting Atletico in a strong position for the return leg in Madrid, while Barcelona, last semifinalists, face a tough comeback challenge.
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