Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy HampsonWednesday 08 April 2026 22:33 BSTJulian Alvarez scored a stunning free-kick to open the scoring (Joan Monfort/AP)Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over 10-man Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.Julian Alvarez opened the scoring for Atletico with a stunning free-kick after Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi was sent off.Alexander Sorloth added a second goal for Atletico Madrid, further strengthening their position in the tie.Barcelona were left to rue numerous missed opportunities both before and after the red card incident.In the Europa League, Real Betis earned a 1-1 draw against Braga, with Cucho Hernandez scoring a penalty to equalise after Florian Grillitsch's early goal for Braga.In fullAtletico Madrid stun 10-man Barcelona to take control of Champions League tieThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in