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Atlético de Madrid beats Inter Milan and advances to the quarter-finals of the Champions League

Atlético de Madrid survives in the Champions League and advances to the quarterfinals. The Spanish team beat Inter Milan 2-1 this Wednesday, coming from behind, and also won in the penalty shootout (3-2).

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Dimarco opened the scoring in the 32nd minute of the first half, but Griezmann equalized afterwards. Depay scored the saving goal in the 41st minute of the second half. Alexis Sánchez, Klaassen and Lautaro Martínez wasted their kicks.

With that, Atlético de Madrid deserved its place in the quarter-finals. After losing the first game 1-0, the Spanish team had a great performance this Wednesday, against a high-level opponent (current runner-up in the Champions League). 

Griezmann returned from injury and played a lot. Depay came on in the second half and changed the face of the team. In the penalty shootout, the star of goalkeeper Oblak shone, who caught two penalties.

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Now, the draw for the Champions League quarter-finals will be held on Friday. The ceremony will define the four clashes in the next phase of the Champions League and the bracket until the decision. 

It is worth remembering that in the quarterfinals, there is no division by size: any teams can face each other, regardless of country or campaign.

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