Lisbon [Portugal], Aug 14 (ANI): RB Leipzig defeated Atletico Madrid by 2-1 to book their spot in the Champions League semi-finals here on Friday.

In the quarter-final match, both teams gave each other a tough competition, restricting one another from taking a lead. The first half witnessed no goal from either side.

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However, five minutes into the second half, Dani Olmo broke the deadlock, putting RB Leipzig ahead. Joao Felix then levelled the scores after successfully converting a penalty in the 71st minute.

RB Leipzig continued to press in search of another goal. In the 88th minute, Tyler Adams netted a goal that confirmed RB Leipzig's spot in the semi-final of the competition.

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RB Leipzig will now take on Paris Saint-Germain, who defeated Atalanta in their quarter-final match, in the semi-final on August 19. (ANI)

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