Dortmund Advances to Champions League Semi-final with Dramatic Win Over Atlético Madrid

He is currently only in fifth place in the Bundesliga, outside the ranks guaranteeing a start in the Champions League. However, Dortmund’s cup run is not over. After eleven years, he is again among the top four in the millionaire competition. “I’m really happy, really proud. The atmosphere was amazing. We had two minutes that could have knocked us down, but we were strong and deserved to go through in the end. I’m proud that we deserved to advance against a team like Atlético Madrid,” UEFA’s website quoted Terzice as saying.

Borussia lost 1:2 from Madrid. The revenge had three main stages. A good first half from the home side, after that they lead 2-0 and are riding high. The coach of the fourth team of the Spanish league, Diego Simeone, responded strongly at the break with three substitutes, and when the visitors equalized in the second half, they were already ahead a- again. However, Dortmund rallied again and won with two goals in three minutes.

“It was a crazy game for the fans and for us. I am very happy with the award, but for me Marcel Sabitzer was our most important man,” said midfielder Julian Brandt. The author of the first goal was named player of the match, although Sabitzer added two assisted one goal as well. “Against PSG, we played well at home in the group, but not away. We want to be better now and of course reach the final,” said Brandt immediately.

Dortmund topped Group F in the autumn with 11 points. PSG and AC Milan had three less, while Newcastle finally got only five points. At home, Borussia drew with Paris St. Germain 1: 1, the only loss (0: 2) came in Paris. “In the next match with Atlético, nobody gave the opponent even a meter of pitch. We worked really hard and it was really fun to play a game like that. I have never played at this level before and I am very proud to be with my team in the semi-final of the Champions League. It will definitely be different from the games in the group,” said forward Niclas Füllkrug, the author of the third goal.

Atlético have been waiting in vain for another top four finish in the Champions League since 2017. “The team tried until the end to win the game, which was always against what we wanted ask for Unfortunately, Dortmund took well to the fact that we equalized at 2:2. He was able to take advantage of the home environment,” his coach Simeone regretted.

“Obviously, elimination is a blow because we put in a lot of effort. We had a good season in the Champions League, but that hurts. We are upset, we wanted to move on. “Football can be cruel, we have to raise our heads and, above all, thank our fans who traveled with us,” lamented midfielder Koke.