European Champions League

Atlético Madrid 2 - Borussia Dortmund 0

Atlético: Oblak; Juanfran, Giménez (Montero 46’), Lucas Hernández, Filipe Luis; Thomas, Rodri, Saúl Ñíguez, Correa (Vitolo 81’); Griezmann, Kalinic (Gelson 62’). 4-4-2.
Dortmund: Bürki; Piszczek, Akanji, Omer Toprak, Achraf; Delaney, Witsel; Pulisic (Guerreiro 59’), Reus, Sancho (Bruun Larsen 79’); Paco Alcácer (Götze 74’). 4-2-3-1.

Goals:
1-0. 38. Saúl. Shot which went in off Akanji after Filipe Luis laid ball back.
2-0. 73. Griezmann. Ran on to Thomas pass and steered shot past Bürki.

Yellow cards: Correa 06’, Sancho 30’, Akanji 91’, Reus 93’.

Atlético Madrid took a big step towards qualifying for the next round (they have a special interest this season as the final is in their own Wanda stadium) with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. Simeone’s team had been thrashed by the Germans two weeks ago, but Saúl gave them the lead in the first half, and Griezmann wrapped things up with ten minutes to go.