FC Barcelona were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League at the quarter-final stage despite a spirited second-leg victory over Atlético Madrid.

Barcelona won 2-1 on the night but fell short 3-2 on aggregate, ending their European campaign in frustration.

Barcelona had looked on course for a famous comeback, leading 2-0 at one stage despite being reduced to 10 men. However, discipline once again proved costly, with Barcelona finishing the match a man down for the second time across the tie.

Atlético Madrid held firm under pressure and did enough over the two legs to progress, capitalising on Barcelona’s setbacks to secure their place in the semi-finals.

While Barcelona showed resilience, their inability to maintain control after going down to 10 men ultimately proved decisive in a tightly contested tie.

Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain delivered a dominant performance to eliminate Liverpool FC with a commanding 4-0 aggregate victory.

The French side won 2-0 in both legs, underlining their superiority and advancing comfortably to the next round.

For Liverpool, it marks a disappointing exit, while PSG’s clinical displays across both matches reinforce their credentials as strong contenders for this season’s title.