FC Barcelona 2-1 Atletico Madrid – Highlights
[ UEFA Champions League, 1st Leg ]
- 25′ 0 – 1 Fernando Torres scored totally against the run of play when he finished off a great counter attacking move.
- 35′ Fernando Torres got sent off in 35th minute for his second yellow card in space of 5 minutes.
- 63′ 1 – 1 Luis Suarez flicked home the equalizer from close range bring Barcelona back in the game.
- 73′ 2 – 1 Luis Suarez finished off a superb Dani Alvez cross to get Barcelona 2-1 in front.
FC Barcelona got the better of Atletico Madrid once again at Vincente Caldron with Suarez scoring two quick goals in second half to get Barcelona to a 2-1 away win and pretty much settles the tie looking at both teams form. Torres had sent home side 1-0 up but his sending off allowed Barcelona even bigger chunck of possession and Barcelona made them pay with two goals in second half.
An eventful first half saw Atletico go in front when Torres finished off a superb counter attacking move with a nice finish from edge of the box. Barcelona dominated possesion and failed to convert chances came there way. Atletico Madrid however made lives difficult for them when Fernando Torrest was sent off just 10 minutes after scoring the goal in what was seen as a dubious decision by the referee. His received his marching orders after second yellow card inside 5 minutes. Credit to Atletico as they hanged in there for best part of hour but an scrappy goal from Suarez brought Barcelona back in the game.
Luis Suarez scored twice inside 10 minutes to put Barcelona 2-1 up and take the massive away goal lead which will prove to be crucial for Barcelona. Suarez first was a tap in from close range with a nice flick while second was a thumping header after Alves found him with a inch perfect pass.
The second leg comes on April 13 at Camp Nou.
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