"Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory despite a 2-1 quarterfinal second leg defeat."
"Barcelona ended the game with 10-men as Eric Garcia was sent off for bringing down Alexander Sorloth, hampering their chance of finding a third goal to force extra-time."
"Atletico, who have never won the competition and lost the 2014 and 2016 finals, will face Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon in the semifinals."
Atletico Madrid reached the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2017, overcoming Barcelona with a 3-2 aggregate victory. Despite a 2-1 loss in the second leg, Atletico held on after winning the first leg 2-0. Barcelona's Eric Garcia was sent off, reducing them to 10 men and hampering their chances of equalizing. Atletico will face either Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon in the semifinals, continuing their pursuit of a title they have never won.
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