Atlético Madrid grabbed a 2-0 lead in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at Camp Nou, with goals from Álvarez’s stunning free-kick and Alexander Sørloth’s tap-in after Barcelona went down to 10 men.

Coach Hansi Flick raged over a deliberate handball by Atlético’s Marc Pubill on a goal kick that VAR ignored, calling it a clear penalty and second yellow, while questioning the red card on teen defender Cubarsí, he stated post match: “There was a clear penalty and a second yellow card for Atléti”. What’s the point of VAR if it’s there in the first place? I just can’t understand that”.

Young star Lamine Yamal battled through 90 minutes with dazzling dribbles, with Flick praising his effort and throwing support for the 18-year-old.

“Lamine is frustrated. He put on a fantastic match from start to finish, defensively and offensively.That’s unbelievable. As I said yesterday, he’s only 18 years old. For me, he’s delivering PHENOMENAL work. We have to support him, most important”.