Atlético Madrid and Leipzig face each other this Thursday evening in the first day of the Champions League phase.
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It’s break time
End of the first period! Leipzig started the game very well, but Atlético responded and dominated the rest of the first half. Note Correa’s audacious attempt to lob Gulacsi from his own half to conclude the first half. See you soon!
38′
Correa had a close call
The Atlético player was checked by VAR for a possible exclusion after wiping his sole on Lukeba’s ankle. Lukeba responded moments later and was given a yellow card. VAR did not give a red card for the original gesture, which seemed involuntary.
33′
The Spanish are pushing
Atlético’s pressure has really increased since the equalizer. Leipzig is now struggling to breathe in possession. On both sides, in the conversion, things are going very quickly.
28′
THERE IS THE GOAL!
We felt it coming, and here it is: the equalizing goal for Atlético Madrid! It’s Antoine Griezmann who takes a cross from the right, first intention. The ball bounces high and goes into the goal. Nice strike from the Frenchman!
26′
WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY!
Atlético Madrid almost equalized with a gamble. A ball deflected by Correa went over Gulacsi and hit the left post. The goalkeeper made another mistake but the ball didn’t go in! What bad luck for the Spaniards!
21′
Leipzig lays the game
The Germans take a bit of a break and keep the ball to end Atlético’s strong moment. That’s smart of them.
15′
Madrid opportunities!
Atlético had their first two big chances. First on a recovery from Alvarez on a corner played quickly, then with Correa and Griezmann, who almost took advantage of a blunder by the goalkeeper. The ball was miraculously saved by the German defense.
10′
Atletico suffers
The Spaniards are behind and are suffering in the game. The Norman is already getting a yellow card and the Germans are combining perfectly on the edge of the area.
5′
OH THE GOAL ALREADY!
Leipzig opens the scoring in the 5th minute! The German counter is perfect and the ball is given to Openda on the right of the area; the Belgian strikes and Oblak intervenes. Sesko follows and heads it in. 0-1!
0′
Here we go
Come on, the match is on. Have a good match everyone!
20h30
The stadium is ready
The stadium is ready in Madrid, we can’t wait to see all the players take to the pitch.
20h14
The weather is capricious
The weather is not exactly ideal in Madrid. A deluge even fell on the stadium a few minutes ago.
19h58
Leipzig with Vermeeren!
This is the nice Belgian surprise of the day: Arthur Vermeeren is starting for the first time in the German club’s midfield. Some important choices have been made in defense. Orban, Raum and Henrichs will be starting, no trace of Klostermann or Geertruida are on the bench. We will also note the presence of Nusa and the starting, without surprise this time, of Loïs Openda.
19h50
The composition of Atlético
Atlético Madrid will play with their usual defensive system, which they master to perfection. The defense does not contain any surprises. Witsel is on the bench. On the other hand, neither Lino nor Gallagher will start. Correa and Riquelme are on the field. The Griezmann-Alvarez-Correa trio is maintained to make the difference.
19h40
Good evening everyone !
Good evening everyone and welcome to this live coverage of the Champions League duel between Atlético de Madrid and Leipzig! The match will be available from 8:10 p.m. on RTL Club and RTL Play.
The compositions
Atlético: Oblak, Reinildo, Le Normand, Gimenez, Llorente, Riquelme, De Paul, Koke, Correa, Griezmann, Alvarez
Leipzig: Gulacsi, Raum, Lukeba, Orban, Henrichs, Nusa, Haidara, Vermeeren, Ximons, Sesko, Openda
The pre-match
This will be the third Champions League match of the week: Atlético Madrid hosts Leipzig tonight to kick off their European season. A duel between teams that are in good shape, with a good start to the season on the national scene. Diego Simeone, Atlético’s coach, hopes to relive great emotions in this competition, as he will start his 12th Champions League season with the Spanish club.
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