Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said his team must prove they are worthy of being among Europe’s top-eight teams as they prepare to host Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash.
Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals by defeating Inter Milan in a penalty shootout, with a final score of 3-2, after the aggregate score was tied at 2-2. Jan Oblak saved two penalties, and Lautaro Martinez missed his shot in the shootout. The match ended 2-1 in favor of Atletico Madrid after extra time, with goals from Antoine Griezmann and Memphis Depay. Borussia Dortmund also reached the quarter-finals by beating PSV Eindhoven 2-0, securing a 3-1 aggregate victory. Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus scored for Dortmund.