The saga of dark horses, Girona, has continued to unfold in the UEFA Champions League with another epic score line against Atlético Madrid. The Catalans have been a force to be reckoned with this season and it was no surprise when they came out on top in their first leg match at Camp Nou.
Girona started the game brightly as they dominated possession and created chances throughout the opening period. However, it wasn't until the 45th minute that they finally broke through, with a powerful shot from the edge of the box by Álvaro Morata. The Spanish striker then went close again before he was sent off for a foul on the rebound.
Atletico Madrid responded well, though, and took advantage of some poor defending from Girona to get back into the game. They had a goal ruled out for a foul on Morata but the referee reversed his decision, ruling that the penalty kick was valid and allowing them to equalize.
From there, the game swung both ways as both teams pushed for a winner. Girona had the chance to score in injury time but missed a clear opportunity after a stunning strike from Morata. Atletico Madrid's goal came only seconds later as a corner was cleared by the goalkeeper and Morata headed home from just outside the area.
The final minutes saw both sides push for a winning goal, but it ultimately fell to Girona who were able to hold on for a much-needed victory. With this result, Girona have now reached the semi-finals for the second year running and will face Real Sociedad in the quarter-finals next week.
This is just one of many thrilling matches that have taken place in the UEFA Champions League so far this season. It's always exciting to see how these teams will perform and what kind of storylines they'll create. And as long as they keep fighting hard, it's safe to say that the dark horses of the league are still unbeatable.