Borussia Dortmund secured a spot in the Champions League semifinals with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Atlético Madrid. After losing the first leg 2-1 in Madrid, Dortmund had to come from behind twice to advance 5-4 on aggregate.
Julian Brandt opened the scoring to level the tie, followed by Ian Maatsen's goal set up by Marcel Sabitzer, giving Dortmund a 2-0 lead. Atlético responded strongly in the second half with a Mats Hummels own goal and a goal from Joaquín Correa, putting them ahead on aggregate.
However, Dortmund fought back with Sabitzer setting up Niclas Füllkrug for the equalizer and then scoring himself to secure the victory.
Dortmund's chief executive expressed his joy at the team's success, highlighting the significance of reaching the semifinals after eight years.
In the semifinals, Dortmund will face Paris Saint-Germain, whom they faced earlier in the season. The final is set to take place on June 1 in London, where Dortmund lost the 2013 final to Bayern Munich.
The match showcased Dortmund's unbeaten home record in the Champions League, extending it to 10 games.
Atlético coach Simeone acknowledged Dortmund's superiority and praised their performance. Goalkeeper Jan Oblak played a crucial role in keeping Atlético in the game with some key saves.
The thrilling encounter saw both teams giving their all, with Dortmund ultimately emerging victorious in front of their ecstatic fans.
Such nights in the Champions League are truly special, as players and fans alike revel in the joy of success and the thrill of the competition.
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