{"id":3592,"date":"2024-04-16T23:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T23:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=3592"},"modified":"2024-04-16T23:00:26","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T23:00:26","slug":"uefa-champions-league-dortmund-reach-semis-with-comeback-victory-over-atletico-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=3592","title":{"rendered":"UEFA Champions League: Dortmund reach semis with comeback victory over Atletico Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 24 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><p><strong>Borussia Dortmund pulled off a remarkable second-half comeback to secure their place in the Champions League semifinals for the first time in 11 years, overcoming Atletico Madrid with a thrilling 5-4 aggregate 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