Atlético Madrid scored early and late to win away from home and book their place in the quarterfinals
Atlético Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in Champions League quarter-final first-leg. Dortmund had a stirring second-leg performance after the break. Madrid held onto to a first leg advantage despite a poor performance from Dortmund. Dortmund will face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals on Tuesday night.
Atletico Madrid beat Villarreal 2-1 away from home in Spanish league. Saúl Ñíguez came off the bench in the 84th minute to score a late winner for Atletico. Atletico won 2-0 at the Estadio del Bosque in their La Liga clash.
Atlético Madrid beat Inter Milan in dramatic penalty shootout to snatch last Champions League quarterfinals spot. Last season’s runner-up Inter Milan claimed the last spot in the last eight. Inter Milan won 2-1 on penalties after a penalty shootout on Wednesday night.