2024-09-19 20:57:35
Led by a great Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid won their first Champions League match against Leipzig (2-1). Axel Witsel came on while Lois Openda and Arthur Vermeeren were starters in the German team.
As expected, the start of the match was intense. Both teams threw themselves forward but it was the visitors who struck first. On a well-executed counterattack, Loïs Openda was isolated on the right of the box. The striker’s shot was pushed back by Oblak but School is on the lookout to put his team in control (5th). The Germans continue their momentum but fail to double the lead. The scorer of the day is notably caught by Reinildo in the small rectangle.
As the minutes tick by, the physiognomy changes somewhat. The Spanish pressure is established and stifles their opponents. Riquelme is too altruistic while Griezmann’s shot goes narrowly wide. A regular in the Leipzig ranks, Arthur Vermeeren loses an important ball on the edge of his area. Lucky for him, Atletico do not take advantage. On the following corner, the Madrilenians think they have equalized but the post pushes the shot away. It is only a postponement. On a beautiful cross from Llorente, Griezmann restores parity with a controlled volley (29th).
After the break, the pace slowed down somewhat. The locals continued to dominate but were less forward-thinking. Correa’s shot was harmless while Sorloth’s header lacked power. Leipzig kept their heads down and relied on Openda’s speed in conversion. The Red Devil was nevertheless underserved. On the other side, the locals’ perseverance was rewarded. In great form this Thursday evening, Griezmann crossed to GimenezThe defender frees his team at the start of stoppage time (90th).
Charles De Ketelaere and Leandro Trossard part as good friends
In the other match of the evening between the Red Devils, Atalanta and Arsenal shared the stakes (0-0). CDK was a starter in the Italian ranks before coming off in the 60th minute of play. Just in time to cross Leandro Trossard who came into the game in the 58th minute for the Gunners. It is the locals who will have the most regrets. Just after the break, Mateo Retegui missed a penalty.
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