Borussia Dortmund Advance to Champions League Semifinals with Thrilling Victory Against Atletico Madrid
Late Goals and Blistering Pace Propel Dortmund to 5-4 Aggregate Triumph
Dortmund, Germany (AP)
A whirlwind of goals and relentless intensity propelled Borussia Dortmund to a dramatic 4-2 victory over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate triumph and a berth in the Champions League semifinals.
Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer emerged as the hero for Dortmund, scoring a late equalizer and assisting on two additional goals. His contributions proved instrumental in overturning a 2-1 deficit and sending the German club into the next round.
The match was a microcosm of the chaotic nature of the Champions League quarterfinals, with both teams trading blows and the lead changing hands multiple times. Atletico's Angel Correa had given the Spanish side hope with a 64th-minute goal, but Dortmund responded with a flurry of attacks that ultimately overwhelmed their opponents.
Dortmund's impressive home record in the Champions League served them well, as they have now lost only two of their last 20 matches in their own stadium. However, their victory was not without its challenges, as they had to overcome a 2-0 deficit in the first leg to reach the semifinals.
The German club will now face either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the semifinals, while the other quarterfinal between Bayern Munich and PSG is still to be decided. The stage is set for more thrilling football as the Champions League reaches its latter stages.
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