Saturday, September 23, 2023

Champions League: Atletico knock out defending champions Liverpool, PSG overcome Dortmund

Liverpool’s hopes of defending their Champions League title were ended as they fell to a stunning last-16 defeat by Atletico Madrid.

After losing the first leg 1-0, Georginio Wijnaldum’s header brought Jurgen Klopp’s side level on the stroke of half-time at Anfield.

Roberto Firmino scored minutes into extra time before Marcos Llorente put Atletico ahead on away goals.

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He then added another before Alvaro Morata sealed the win.

Meanwhile in Paris, hosts Paris St-Germain rid themselves of their Champions League curse as they overturned a 2-1 deficit against Borussia Dortmund inside an empty Parc des Princes to reach the last eight.

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Concerns over the coronavirus meant fans were barred, but many gathered outside the stadium and celebrated when Neymar headed PSG into the lead.

Juan Bernat made it 3-2 on aggregate when he turned in Pablo Sarabia’s ball.

Dortmund’s Emre Can saw red late on after two bookings in quick succession.

PSG’s players celebrated wildly at full-time before greeting the hundreds of supporters who remained outside the Parc des Princes.

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