The Champions League semi-finalists will be determined this week through the four second leg ties from the last eight. This is what to look out for during the action. Match of the Week The most delicately poised quarter-final showdown will place at San Siro, where Inter host Bayern Munich, who lead 2-1 courtesy to Davide Frattesi's late victory in Germany. That ended Bayern's five-year, 22-game unbeaten streak at home in Europe, leaving them with a difficult challenge in Milan, despite winning all four of their previous road games against Inter. However, of the 23 prior occasions in this competition that the Nerazzurri have held a first leg lead, they have advanced in 21 of them, albeit one of those eliminations did come last season against Atlético de Madrid. The last six meetings between the teams have also resulted in three wins each, keeping this one very much open and all to play for. 🔎 Team to watch. How Aston Villa fans dared to dream in Paris last week when M...
Espanyol held Atlético de Madrid to a 0-0 tie, preventing them from moving up to second place in LaLiga.
Diego Simeone's team made a fast start, with Julián Alvarez attacking Joan García's goal in the first few minutes.Alexander Sørloth missed two chances in the first half, including a header and a scuffed shot, after Samuel Lino's attempt hit the post.
Alex Kral assisted Álvaro Tejero's cross to Javi Puado at the far post, but the latter sliced the ball over Jan Oblak's crossbar from close range.
Alex Kral assisted Álvaro Tejero's cross to Javi Puado at the far post, but the latter sliced the ball over Jan Oblak's crossbar from close range.
Pablo Barrios and Antoine Griezmann both missed shots, but the Colchoneros remained in contention.
Riquelme had another golden opportunity in the dying minutes after being set up by Griezmann, but he was unable to direct his shot on goal.
Deep into additional time, the winger was denied another goal, this time for offside.
Atleti are fourth after their second stalemate of the season, while Espanyol are still in the relegation zone after three games.
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