UEFA Champions League: Dortmund defeats PSV, Atletico Madrid defeats Inter Milan. In the UEFA Champions League, Atletico Madrid defeated Inter Milan on penalties after trailing 1-0, and Borussia Dortmund defeated PSV Eindhoven 2-0 on March 13, Wednesday.
With Atleti and Dortmund joining the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Barcelona in the next round, the Round of 16 matches for the campaign would be completed.
Jan Oblak, the Atletico Madrid star
Atletico defeated Inter in a thrilling penalty shootout to earn a trip to the Champions League quarterfinals. The match left spectators on the edge of their seats. The thrilling round-of-16 match ended with an aggregate score of 2-2, forcing a penalty shootout in which Atletico prevailed 3-2.
The match took place at the Metropolitano Stadium, with Federico Dimarco’s goal giving Inter Milan the lead in the 33rd minute. But Atletico Madrid answered fast, as Antoine Griezmann’s superb finish two minutes later tied the score.
Memphis Depay scored a pivotal goal in the 87th minute to send the game into extra time as it was drawing to a close.
The score was tied after extra time, despite multiple chances for both teams to win, which led to a heated penalty shootout. Jan Oblak, the goalie for Atletico, proved his mettle by save two penalties, while Lautaro Martinez’s error for Inter Milan sealed their elimination, allowing Atletico to move on.
Reus and Sancho score goals as Dortmund advances.
With a 2-0 victory over PSV Eindhoven, Borussia Dortmund advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in three years. The team won 3-1 overall. Jadon Sancho, who is on loan from Manchester United, had a memorable game as he scored his second goal in as many games.
In the second half, PSV Eindhoven, who are aiming for their first quarterfinal participation since 2007, displayed a revitalized energy. Hirving Lozano, a substitute, made a noteworthy attempt that almost changed the course of the game when his powerful shot from 25 meters struck the post.
Johan Bakayoko’s dexterity allowed him to go past Mats Hummels, but Gregor Kobel, Dortmund’s goalkeeper, blocked his shot at a critical point in the 70th minute.
Niclas Fuellkrug’s goal was disallowed for offside, but Dortmund’s perseverance paid off in the closing seconds of the match. Marco Reus took advantage of a close miss by Luuk de Jong of PSV to secure Dortmund’s victory with a vital goal in stoppage time, guaranteeing their progression to the following round of the Champions League.
