Atletico and Dortmund see rare opportunity for Champions League
MADRID: Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund do battle on Wednesday with both sides realizing that a draw offers their best chance of reaching the Champions League semi-finals in years. The duo are the underdogs to stay in this season’s quarter-finals, with the other six teams either in the elite, spending like they were or boasting trophy-laden European histories. Atletico, who suffered a humiliating exit from the group stage last season, are fighting desperately to finish in the top four of La Liga, under pressure from Athletic Bilbao for the final Champions League qualifying spot. Dortmund are languishing in fifth place


