What a week for football fans! 😱 In a rollercoaster of emotions, Atletico Madrid pulled off a spectacular comeback against Inter Milan, booking their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals. 🎉
Inter Milan, unbeaten until now, faced their first defeat of the year, and oh boy, it was dramatic! 😬 Federico Dimarco gave Inter the lead, making it seem like curtains for Atletico. But the football gods had other plans. 🙌
Antoine Griezmann, the man with a flair for the dramatic, leveled the score with a swift strike that sent the home crowd into a frenzy. 🕺💥 And just when we thought we'd need extra time to settle the score, super-sub Memphis Depay stepped up! Three minutes before the final whistle, he delivered a low finish that was \"chef's kiss\" perfection. 👌🥳
With the match tied at 2-2, tensions were sky-high. The game headed into extra time, and eventually, the dreaded penalty shootout. 😰 But Atletico kept their cool, clinching victory and sending their fans into delirium. 💪❤️
This back-to-back penalty shootout drama comes hot on the heels of Arsenal's nail-biting win over Porto. Who said the Champions League isn't thrilling anymore? 😏✨
Get ready, folks! The quarterfinals are shaping up to be an all-star showdown you won't want to miss. Grab your snacks and jerseys—it's game on! 🍿🏆
Reference(s):
A star-studded cast: Meet the Champions League quarterfinalists
cgtn.com
