Definitely, by Athletic of Madrid It does not benefit him the role of favorite, separated, when he felt more responsibility and when more options were presupposed, of the Champions League for a rebound in the 87th minute, at 2-1, and for Leipzig; a team with capital letters that caused the fiasco of the rojiblanco team, which it defeated with the determination of the one that has nothing to lose … And yes, much to win (2-1).
In a cruel way, perhaps yes, with an own goal by Stefan Savic in the 87th minute; at the most unexpected moment, probably also, because that was when Atlético seemed more complete after a long journey subdued by their adversary. But also nothing strange in the overall of the whole party. Leipzig was better.
Atlético has limits this season. As much as Jan Oblak has directed him much further than he deserved at Anfield, however much he has grown undoubtedly after the Covid-19 stoppage or as much as the incredible emergence of Marcos Llorente has given him offensive possibilities that they have made him more incisive.
The year of “transition” that Diego Simeone proclaimed points in this direction. You need time, sure. Atlético also needs many other things, which have been ‘living’ for the ‘Champions’ for a long time.
Is not sufficient. The disappointment of this Thursday, undoubted from any perspective, damages Atlético again, which will continue to try. It’s now been three years without going beyond the quarterfinals in the Champions League, opening the way for a team with a lot of future and a lot of present: Leipzig, great when they attack.
Leipzig does not have as much name or ‘publicity’, but the challenge it posed to Atlético was extremely demanding. Because he moves the ball to attack. You do not have possession by mere speculative fact. He does not have it because he has it, but because he seeks an invariable destination: the goal. And he also does it with dynamism, precision and an almost constant exchange of positions that amazes anyone, above all with a collection of footballers who play very well.
Dani Olmo’s 1-0 goal, back in the 50th minute, is a sensational example of such qualities. He moved it from one side to the other, in one or two touches at most until he found a way, enough space for the center from the right wing and the accurate header on arrival, crossed, impossible even for Jan Oblak.
Until 1-0 against, Simeone did not move the bench. So he did turn to Joao Félix, who, even with his undoubted intermittency throughout the course, can propose records that are urgent at Atlético, even more so in games like this Thursday. He is 20 years old. But football does not depend on age or experience. It depends on the talent. And yours is undeniable. He changed the game, but not the outcome.
The 1-1, in the 70th minute, is his from start to finish. By preparation and by execution. From midfield to the opposite area, after a wall with Diego Costa, until he was knocked down by Klosterman, the only one who was able to stop him. The maximum penalty was transformed with the same conviction: a right hand next to the post.
It was not enough. A shot from outside by Adams, a rebound by Savic that upset Jan Oblak and a goal that added to the frustration of the rojiblanco team in the Champions League. Paris Saint Germain awaits Leipzig in the semi-finals; to Atlético, the disappointment.
(EFE)
Atlético de Madrid vs. RB Leipzig LIVE: confirmed lineups
Athletic of Madrid: Jan Oblak; Kieran Trippier, Stefan Savic, José María Giménez, Renan Lodi; Héctor Herrera, Koke, Saúl Ñiguez, Yannick Carrasco, Marcos Llorente, Diego Costa.
RB Leipzig: Peter Gulácsi; Marcel Halstenberg, Dayot Upamecano, Lukas Klostermann, Kevin Kampl, Marcel Sabiltzer, Angeliño, Konrad Laimer; Dani Olmo, Christopher Nkunku, Yussuf Poulsen.
Atlético de Madrid vs. RB Leipzig, LIVE: minute by minute
Athletic of Madrid hope not to be distracted by unexpected positive to COVID-19 of two players prior to their trip to Lisbon. Diego Simeone’s team is waiting for a new test to work calmly with a view to the match against RB Leipzig for the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
The duel between Atlético de Madrid and RB Leipzig will be played at the José Alvalade stadium. It will be a single match, in case of a tie in the 90 minutes, two extra times of 15 minutes each will be played. If the equality is maintained, the classification to a semifinal of the Champions League will be defined by penalties.
Atlético de Madrid vs. RB Leipzig: so the bets go
| Betting shops | RB Leipzig | Tie | Athletic of Madrid |
| Doradobet | 3.60 | 3.15 | 2.25 |
| Betsson | 3.60 | 3.15 | 2.28 |
| Inkabet | 3.50 | 3.10 | 2.25 |
| I bet you | 3.40 | 3.10 | 2.00 |
| Betsafe | 3.60 | 3.15 | 2.28 |
| Total Bet | 3.58 | 3.07 | 2.22 |
Date and time of Atlético de Madrid vs. RB Leipzig
Athletic of Madrid vs. RB Leipzig will face off on Thursday, August 13. The football event will take place at the José Alvalade stadium, in Portugal from 2:00 pm (Peruvian time)
Channels that will broadcast LIVE Atlético de Madrid vs. RB Leipzig
The game LIVE will be broadcast on FOX SPORTS and ESPN. All the details of this match will have it in RPP.pe
Atlético de Madrid vs. RB Leipzig: time in the world
| country | Schedule | Canal |
| Peru | 2:00 p.m | FOX Sports, ESPN |
| Colombia | 2:00 p.m | FOX Sports, ESPN |
| Mexico | 2:00 p.m | FOX Sports, ESPN |
| Ecuador | 2:00 p.m | FOX Sports, ESPN |
| Argentina | 4:00 p.m. | FOX Sports, ESPN |
| Chile | 3:00 p.m. | FOX Sports, ESPN |
| Uruguay | 4:00 p.m | FOX Sports, ESPN |
| Spain | 9:00 p.m. | Movistar Champions League and Mitele Plus |
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