Sports News of Thursday, 9 April 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comBarcelona suffered a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final on April 8, 2026. Before the match, reports indicated that home fans threw objects at the Atlético Madrid team bus, smashing glass and heightening tensions ahead of kickoff. Referee István Kovács initially issued a yellow card, but following protests and a VAR review, upgraded the decision to a straight red. Álvarez then curled a stunning free-kick into the top corner to give Atlético Madrid the lead, capitalising on their numerical advantage. After the break, Barcelona regained control, with Yamal creating several chances, some squandered, others denied by the goalkeeper.

Source: GhanaWeb April 09, 2026 16:42 UTC