Atletico Madrid has secured a spot in their first Champions League semi-final in nine years, overcoming a nerve-wracking 2-1 home defeat against Barcelona that saw the aggregate score finish 3-2. The crucial cushion was established in the first leg at the Camp Nou, where Diego Simeone's side secured a 2-0 victory.
Barcelona, however, mounted an early challenge. Lamine Yamal capitalized on a defensive error in the fourth minute to open the scoring, followed by a second goal from Ferran Torres in the 24th minute, leveling the aggregate tie. Atletico responded in the 31st minute with a goal from Lookman, restoring their lead.
Despite Barcelona dominating possession and having a third goal disallowed for offside, Atletico held on. The match saw Barcelona finish with 10 men after defender Eric Garcia received a red card. Atletico now awaits their semi-final opponent from the Arsenal vs. Sporting match.