PSG, Atletico Madrid take strong lead in Champions League quarter-finals
PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid made a big step toward the UEFA Champions League semi-finals after winning their quarter-final first-leg matches on Wednesday night.
Defending champions PSG beat Liverpool 2-0 at Parc des Princes in Paris. The French club started fast and took the lead in the 11th minute through Desire Doue. PSG kept control of the match and scored again in the 65th minute when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia found the net.
In Spain, Atletico Madrid also earned a 2-0 win over Barcelona at Camp Nou. Julian Alvarez opened the scoring in the 45th minute, giving Atletico a perfect finish to the first half. Alexander Sorloth added the second goal in the 70th minute to give his side a solid advantage before the return leg.
Both PSG and Atletico Madrid now carry a two-goal lead into the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
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