Atletico Madrid hosted Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals. This match attracted the attention of countless fans, because it is not only a showdown between the two strongest teams in La Liga and Bundesliga, but also an excellent opportunity to test the strength and tactical arrangement of the two teams.
At the beginning of the first half, Atletico Madrid showed a strong desire to attack. They kept creating threats to Dortmund's defense through precise passes and sharp breakthroughs. Only 4 minutes into the game, De Paul seized a rare opportunity and scored a lightning goal, giving Atletico a fantastic start. The goal also galvanized the Atletico players, who worked even harder to find a good chance to break through.
Shortly after, Samuel Lino's goal once again extended Atletico's lead to 2-0. At this point, Dortmund were in trouble, with glaring holes in their defense and unable to effectively contain Atletico's offense.
In the second half, Dortmund gradually adjusted their tactics, strengthened their defense and tried to find opportunities through counterattacks. At the end of the game, Ale finally scored a goal for Dortmund, which not only saved the team's face, but also left the suspense for the next round of the game.
Throughout the match, Atletico Madrid showed great strength and excellent tactical skills as they managed to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at home with goals from De Paul and Lino.