Kvaratskhelia and Psg crush Liverpool, Barcelona knocked out at home

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PSPG takes a big step toward the Champions League semifinals: Luis Enrique’s team overcame Liverpool 2-0 at the Parc des Princes, at the end of a challenge dominated from start to finish. DouĂ© unlocked it in the 11th minute, while the doubling came in the 65th minute with former Napoli man Kvaratskhelia, served by Joao Neves. The Reds collapsed and are now one step away from elimination.

In the other match of the evening, Atletico Madrid’s external blow, winning 2-0 at Camp Nou against Barcelona in the first leg of the quarterfinals. The Blaugrana started better and created several chances, with Yamal particularly inspired. In the 44th minute, however, everything changes: Cubarsi commits a last man foul and is sent off after Var review. On the following free kick, Alvarez signed the 1-0.

Despite the numerical inferiority, Barcelona tried to fight back in the second half, but wasted with Rashford after jumping Musso. Atletico managed and struck again in the 70th minute: a perfect cross from the left by Ruggeri and a winning paw by Sorloth, who had just entered. It ends 2-0: the Colchoneros put one foot in the semifinals, while Flick’s team is called upon to make a comeback at the Metropolitano.

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