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Barcelona matchwinner Luis Suarez

Luis Suarez scored twice as Barcelona fought back to beat 10-man Atletico Madrid in an action-packed Champions League quarter-final first leg.

Atletico scored a potentially valuable away goal when Fernando Torres blasted in a clinical first-time shot.

But the game turned when Torres was sent off before half-time for two needless bookings inside seven minutes.

Holders Barca upped the tempo after the break, Suarez prodding in the equaliser then powerfully heading in the winner.

However, the Uruguayan had been fortunate not to be shown a first-half red card for kicking out at Atletico right-back Juanfran.

The teams will meet again in the second leg at the Vicente Calderon next Wednesday.

Relive all the drama from the Nou Camp

Torres goes from hero to zero

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Torres, 32, has failed to rediscover anything like prolific form since returning to boyhood club Atletico – but his goal here was arguably the most important of his second spell.

The former Liverpool and Chelsea striker showed the clinical edge which characterised the early part of his career as he latched on to Koke’s defence-splitting pass to fire in through Barca keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s legs.

However, his side’s tactical masterplan – grab the away goal and sit tight – was blown apart by his dismissal.

Torres was shown his first yellow card for clipping Barca forward Neymar, then saw red moments later when he needlessly clattered into the back of midfielder Sergio Busquets close to the halfway line.

Atletico manager Diego Simeone was incensed by the decision of German referee Felix Brych, who upset Los Rojiblancos by sending off Arda Turan in their Champions League quarter-final defeat by Real Madrid last season.

And the Argentine may well believe his team were the victim of a further injustice when the official seemingly missed Suarez lashing out at Juanfran near the dead-ball line.

“I can’t say what I think, but I am not angry with Fernando for sure,” said Simeone.

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Atletico’s tactics (almost) pay off

Eleven men behind the ball when not in possession, staying compact and narrow to limit the home side’s space – Barca knew exactly the tactics Atletico would employ.

But the Catalan team were powerless to stop Atletico’s stubborn effectiveness in the opening hour.

Atletico wanted to frustrate Barca, refusing to allow the home side to play their free-flowing football in a relatively comfortable first half capped by Torres’ opener.

After the break, the hosts showed more urgency – and the intense pressure finally told.

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Neymar curled the ball against the bar and missed another gilt-edged header, while Filipe Luis’s superb last-ditch challenge stopped Lionel Messi pouncing to convert a loose ball.

But eventually the pressure told.

Suarez, who had been kept relatively quiet by Uruguay team-mate Diego Godin, instinctively diverted in Jordi Alba’s mis-hit shot, then generated remarkable power to head in Dani Alves’ pinpoint cross.

Barca continue Atleti dominance after El Clasico defeat

Barcelona came into the match on the back of Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat by arch-rivals Real Madrid, a loss that ended the Catalan side’s 39-match unbeaten run.

And Atletico appeared to take plenty of encouragement from their neighbours’ win at the Nou Camp.

However, the numerical advantage after Torres’ dismissal allowed Barca to secure their seventh successive win against Simeone’s team.

The Spanish champions have beaten Atletico in both La Liga matches this season, helping them move six points clear of their opponents.

Now Barca appear to be the slight favourites to reach the semi-finals as they attempt to become the first club to win back-to-back Champions League titles.

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Barcelona hold narrow first-leg advantage against Atletico Madrid<!–

Man of the match – Dani Alves (Barcelona)

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Post-match reaction

Barcelona manager Luis Enrique: “We must appreciate the difficulty in playing against Atletico. With this attitude and these players we will go to the end of the world.”

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone: “Beyond the inequality there was in the match, we leave with a situation that allows us to have hope.

“I am very happy with my team. Once again, we started winning, we were doing very well.”

Atletico Madrid left-back Filipe Luis told BT Sport: “It is an awful result. It could be a lot worse but also a lot better.

“We shouldn’t have got the red card, it was totally unfair. It is not easy to play against Barcelona in the Champions League. We know it is really dangerous if they go out in the quarter-finals. We have to play against everyone and everything.

“We know it will be really difficult to go through but I think we are still alive. It is possible.”

Stats of the day

  • Fernando Torres has joined Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Andriy Shevchenko in scoring against Barcelona in the Champions League for two different clubs
  • Barcelona have only kept one clean sheet in 13 Champions League/European Cup games against Spanish opposition, that was against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in April 2011
  • Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar have scored 44 of Barcelona’s 53 Champions League goals since last season (83%)
  • Barcelona are one of two clubs still unbeaten in the Champions League this season, the other being Real Madrid. They have won 18 of their 22 games in the competition since last season, losing two and scoring in all 22 games
  • No player has more assists at than Dani Alves in the past two Champions League campaigns (7 – joint with Cristiano Ronaldo)
  • Luis Enrique has won all 11 of his Champions League games at the Camp Nou as Barcelona manager

Line-ups

Barcelona

  • 1ter Stegen
  • 6Dani Alves
  • 3Piqué
  • 14MascheranoBooked at 82mins
  • 18Alba
  • 4RakiticSubstituted forRafinhaat 63′minutes
  • 5BusquetsBooked at 48minsSubstituted forSergiat 80′minutes
  • 8IniestaSubstituted forTuranat 83′minutes
  • 10Messi
  • 9SuárezBooked at 70mins
  • 11Neymar

Substitutes

  • 7Turan
  • 12Rafinha
  • 13Bravo
  • 15Bartra
  • 17El Haddadi
  • 20Sergi
  • 23Vermaelen

Atl Madrid

  • 13OblakBooked at 79mins
  • 20Juanfran
  • 19HernándezBooked at 78mins
  • 2Godín
  • 3Filipe LuisBooked at 61mins
  • 17ÑíguezSubstituted forCorreaat 90′minutes
  • 14Gabi
  • 6KokeBooked at 33mins
  • 7GriezmannBooked at 73minsSubstituted forParteyat 76′minutes
  • 9TorresBooked at 35mins
  • 21CarrascoSubstituted forFernandezat 53′minutesBooked at 86mins

Substitutes

  • 1Moyá Rumbo
  • 8Kranevitter
  • 12Fernandez
  • 16Correa
  • 18Gámez Duarte
  • 22Partey
  • 23Vietto
Referee:
Dr. Felix Brych
Attendance:
88,534

Match Stats

Home TeamBarcelonaAway TeamAtl Madrid
Possession
Home75%
Away25%
Shots
Home21
Away7
Shots on Target
Home5
Away2
Corners
Home2
Away2
Fouls
Home19
Away16

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Foul by Rafinha (Barcelona).
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Koke (Atlético de Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Lionel Messi (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Gabi (Atlético de Madrid).
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Foul by Dani Alves (Barcelona).
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Thomas Partey (Atlético de Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Substitution

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Substitution, Atlético de Madrid. Ángel Correa replaces Saúl Ñíguez.
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Corner, Atlético de Madrid. Conceded by Sergi Roberto.
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Attempt blocked. Augusto Fernández (Atlético de Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
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Foul by Sergi Roberto (Barcelona).
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Saúl Ñíguez (Atlético de Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Foul by Rafinha (Barcelona).
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Lucas Hernández (Atlético de Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Booking

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Augusto Fernández (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Dani Alves (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Augusto Fernández (Atlético de Madrid).
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Attempt blocked. Rafinha (Barcelona) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Arda Turan.
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Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Substitution

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Substitution, Barcelona. Arda Turan replaces Andrés Iniesta.
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Delay in match Gabi (Atlético de Madrid) because of an injury.

Booking

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Javier Mascherano (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Foul by Javier Mascherano (Barcelona).
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Saúl Ñíguez (Atlético de Madrid) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Substitution

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Substitution, Barcelona. Sergi Roberto replaces Sergio Busquets.

Booking

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Jan Oblak (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card.

Booking

Posted at 78′
Lucas Hernández (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Neymar (Barcelona) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Foul by Lucas Hernández (Atlético de Madrid).
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Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gerard Piqué.

Substitution

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Substitution, Atlético de Madrid. Thomas Partey replaces Antoine Griezmann.

Goal!

Posted at 74′
Goal! Barcelona 2, Atlético de Madrid 1. Luis Suárez (Barcelona) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Dani Alves.

Booking

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Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Jordi Alba (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid).
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Foul by Neymar (Barcelona).
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Koke (Atlético de Madrid) wins a free kick on the right wing.
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Attempt blocked. Rafinha (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Sergio Busquets.
Posted at 71′
Attempt missed. Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
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