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The UEFA Champions League quarter-final first legs are complete. Four matches played on April 7-8 delivered surprises, controversy, and unforgettable moments across Europe.
Atletico Madrid stunned Barcelona at Camp Nou, ending Barca's remarkable 25-match unbeaten home record against Atletico stretching back 20 years. The game turned in the 44th minute when Cubarsi received a red card following a VAR review for denial of a goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO) -- a decision that sparked fierce debate. Pundit Thierry Henry declared it "not a red card." Just a minute later, Alvarez curled in a free kick to open the scoring at 45'. Sorloth added a header in the 70th minute to seal a 2-0 away win. A Pubill handball that went unpunished added further controversy.
Flick post-match: "We have the quality to come back."
Paris Saint-Germain delivered a masterclass at Parc des Princes, completely dominating Liverpool. Doue opened the scoring in the 11th minute with a deflected effort, while Kvaratskhelia produced a stunning solo goal in the 65th minute -- his 4th consecutive Champions League goal. The stat line was damning for Liverpool: zero shots on target. PSG controlled 74% of possession and outshot Liverpool 17 to 3. The defending CL champions looked every bit the part.
Substitute Kai Havertz scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner in the 90+1st minute, converting a Martinelli assist to give Arsenal a crucial away victory in Lisbon.
A thriller at the Bernabeu saw Diaz give Real Madrid the lead in the 41st minute. But Harry Kane equalized just 21 seconds into the second half at 46' -- one of the fastest goals in Champions League knockout history. Kane, returning from injury, also provided the assist for Bayern's winner. Mbappe pulled one back for Madrid in the 74th minute, but Bayern held on for a 2-1 away win.
Return fixtures are scheduled for April 14-15. All four ties remain alive heading into the second legs.
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