ATLETICO MADRID slam-dunked Lamine Yamal and Barcelona out of the Champions League after a bloody battle. Spanish superstar Yamal, 18, was taking inspiration from NBA legend LeBron James ahead of

Atlético Madrid held on after an early charge by Barcelona to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time in nearly a decade on Tuesday. Atlético advanced 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 loss to the Catalan club.

Lamine Yamal holds his head in his hands at the end David Ramos - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images This was a ferocious occasion, a game to illuminate the latter stages of the Champions League played between two foes for whom familiarity is stoking animosity.

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Atletico Madrid survive a valiant Barcelona fight back to progress to the Champions League semi-finals 3-2 on aggregate despite losing a thrilling quarter-final second leg 2-1 in Madrid.

Atletico Madrid edged their way into the Champions League semi-finals despite going down 2-1 to a resurgent Barcelona on Tuesday. Trailing 2-0 from last week’s first leg, the Blaugrana, who ended the contest at the Metropolitano with 10 men,

Atletico Madrid reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in nine years despite a 2-1 home defeat against Barcelona in a thrilling encounter, advancing 3-2 on aggregate after their 2-0 first-leg win at the Camp Nou.