Atlético Madrid were defeated by Dortmund in an intense battle, with a final aggregate of 5-4, marking the end of the campaign for both Mandava and his team.
The match was marked by thrilling twists and turns and moments of high tension. Dortmund, buoyed by the support of their home fans, showed their determination from the start. After an initial 1-2 deficit, Dortmund turned the game around in the final quarter of the first half, with goals from J. Brandt in the 34th minute and I. Maatsen in the 39th minute, taking the lead in the tie.
However, Atlético Madrid remained undeterred and managed to equalize before halftime with a goal from M. Hummels in the 49th minute. The second half began with Atlético Madrid retaking the lead in the tie with a goal from Correia in the 64th minute.
But in the crucial moments of the game, Dortmund showed its resilience and determination. With two goals in just four minutes, in the 71st and 74th minutes, scored by FUELLKRUG and M. Sabitzer, respectively, Dortmund secured the victory and advanced to the Champions League.
For Renildo Mandava and Atlético Madrid, however, it was the end of the road. Concluding their campaign in the quarterfinals, they must reflect on the challenges faced and the lessons learned, while Dortmund continues its quest for the European title.
