Julian Alvarez's free-kick gave Atletico Madrid the lead in their Champions League quarter-final first leg win at Barcelona Credit: Josep LAGO / AFP

Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth’s goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona in a tense Champions League quarter-final first leg clash on Wednesday.

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