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Outstanding player Antoine Griezmann, score: 8
Reminded of the good old Antoine Griezmann, his tremendous assist in the second goal. Lino and de Paul also deserve the disappointing actor Gregor Koval, score: 4
A bad start to the game by him and the entire Dortmund defense, the main culprit in the first goal

What else is left to say about the Champions League? In fact, everything has already been said, especially after yesterday’s games when we thought we had already seen everything. Tonight (Wednesday) Atlético Madrid hosted Dortmund in the factory quarter-finals and the meeting may have been defined by many as the least interesting of the four, but the teams provided us with a tremendous game, at the end of which the Colchoneros won 1:2 and kept the house.

If we go back a bit, then as we remember, on one side is Diego Simeone’s team that eliminated Inter in the round of 16, while on the other side, the Schwarzwald went from first place in the group stage and surprised many, who left no chance at the beginning, because the Yellows faced the toughest home in the factory.

In the Champions League, as in the Champions League, you never know what game awaits you, and at these stages and with these teams – everything seems logical to you. Even tonight we got a crazy game, which included early goals, beautiful goals, tremendous pressure, mistakes, a battle of minds, a fight between Simeone and the sporting director of Dortmund, huge drama and even an exciting comeback of a unique and special player.

Marco Reus (Reuters) Antoine Griezmann and Marco Reus at the end (Reuters)

The game started, and from the first moment it was one-sided. Simeone’s team stormed onto the pitch from the referee’s first whistle. The Colchoneros pressed very high in the first minutes and got their pay. Gregor Koval made a huge mistake, Rodrigo de Paul took advantage of it and put his team in the lead in the fourth minute.

Dortmund is known for its quietness and composure in defense, but if we look at least according to the first half – it was not like that at all and moving the ball in their half cost them dearly. Atlético Madrid controlled every parameter on the pitch and it was only a matter of time before the second goal would come. In the 27th minute Samuel Leno received a yellow card and it cost him dearly, as he will miss the second leg.

However, only five minutes later, Lino returned with a bang. Once again losing the ball in the defense of Dortmund who made a mistake. Albero Morata took advantage of this and handed it to Antoine Griezmann, who remembered his good days and with a great touch bounced towards the Brazilian who was accurate and doubled the advantage.

Mats Hummels is disappointed, will hope for a better performance in the return match (Reuters) Sebastian Haller is happy, an exciting goal for the striker (Reuters)

In the second half, Dortmund’s revival began, Edin Trezic made substitutions when he introduced Julian Brandt and Sebastian Haller, with the latter being a fairy tale and how much he deserved it, for the African champions with the Ivory Coast. The striker, who fell ill at the beginning of the season and it seemed that he would retire from football, came off the bench as mentioned and in the 81st minute his moment came, when he scored and reduced the score, when it was his first goal of the season for the team.

By the end, we could have had another goal for both sides, especially for Dortmund who almost equalized. In the 87th minute, Jamie Bino Gittens kicked the crossbar and in the last situation of the game, Brandt hit the post and almost provided real drama, there is no doubt that we are expecting a tremendous rematch, next week, in Germany.

second half

• ’90+6

• Judge Marko Gida whistled for the end of the match! Atlético Madrid beat Dortmund 1:2 and kept home ahead of the rematch in a week in Germany

Julian Brandt is disappointed (Reuters)

• ’90+6

• Almost a dramatic equaliser. A tremendous lift from the right reached the head of Brandt, who rose above everyone else and hit an excellent shot, but the ball only went to the crossbar

• ’90+1

• Samuel Lino also left, Rodrigo Riquelme entered

• ’90+1

• Axel Witsel made way for Stefan Savic who entered

• ’90+1

• Triple substitution at Atletico Madrid. Nahuel Molina left, Saul entered

Jamie Bino Gittens (Reuters) Julian Brandt Moser (Reuters)

• ’87

• Dortmund’s almost equaliser. Jamie Bino Gittens in a great individual move passed his defenders and took a great kick, but the ball only hit the crossbar

• ’84

• Amera Chan also gave way, Salih Ozcan entered

• ’84

• Double substitution at Dortmund. Savitzer left, Marco Reus entered

Sebastian Haller celebrates, Axel Witsel can’t believe it (Reuters) Sebastian Haller celebrates (Reuters) Sebastian Haller scores (Reuters)

• ’81

• Gate! Dortmund narrowed to 2:1: Brandt sent a ball into the box to Haller, who controlled the ball superbly and kicked into the net

• ’80

• Another substitute at Atletico Madrid. The scorer of the first goal, De Paul, gave way, Angel Correa entered

• ’75

• Jose Jimenez also entered the referee’s register

• ’75

• It was to be Atletico’s third. Griezmann collected a tremendous ball that went past everyone, reached Lino who kicked from close range, but Kobel stretched his limbs and pushed

Nachuel Molina (Reuters) Jan Oblak catches the ball (Reuters)

• ’73

• Another replacement for Dortmund. Adeyemi dropped to the bench, Jamie Byno Gittens entered

• ’63

• First substitute at Atletico Madrid. Morata is out, Pablo Barrios is in

• ’60

• Another replacement for Dortmund. Polkrug gave way, Sebastian Haller entered

Nico Schulterback and Rodrigo de Paul (Reuters) Koke against Jadon Sancho (Reuters) Karim Adeyemi (Reuters)

• ’53

• Matsen also entered the referee’s register

• ’52

• Opportunity on the other side. Nahuel Molina passed his keeper in the corner of the box and kicked well, but the header was deflected

• ’51

• Another opportunity for Dortmund, which arose. This time Polkrug kicked, but again Oblak came down well and caught the ball in his hands

• ’48

• First chance in the second half. Marcel Savitzer took control of a ball on the extension line, kicked well, Oblak caught easily

Edin Trezic (Reuters) Diego Simeone (Reuters)

• ’46

• First substitute at Dortmund. Felix Namche left, Julian Brandt entered

first half

• ’43

• For the first time, Oblak stretched his limbs. Jan Matsen kicked a touch outside the area, but the goalkeeper got down well and headed

Nicolas Polkrog is disappointed (Reuters) Atletico Madrid players are happy (Reuters) Samuel Leno celebrates (Reuters) Samuel Leno celebrates (Reuters) Samuel Leno celebrates (Reuters)

• ’32

• Gate! Atlético Madrid rose to 0:2: Dortmund distributes gifts. This time an offside caused another huge mistake in the defense, Griezmann took control of the ball, the spring was great for Lino who didn’t get confused and scored

• ’31

• First chance for Dortmund. An accurate corner kick reached Namche’s head and he knocked it out

Nicolas Polkrug (Reuters) Antoine Griezmann vs. Julian Ryerson (Reuters)

• ’28

• Marcos Llorente also entered the referee’s register

• ’27

• Samuel Lino also committed a foul and received a yellow card, but it cost him dearly when he did not play in the second leg

• ’24

• Emre Chan stopped Antoine Griezmann and received the first yellow card of the game

Marcos Llorente rises high (Reuters) Nachuel Molina against Jadon Sancho (Reuters)

• ’13

• The pressure of Atlético Madrid did not stop. De Paul collected a ball in the area, Llorente passed it to Samuel Lino who tried to surprise at the barbershop, but Kobel caught easily

• ‘7

• Another chance for Atlético Madrid who are pressing high. A great lift from the left came to Witsell who kicked out of the air and squeezed a great save acceptable

Rodrigo de Paul celebrates with Coca (Reuters) Rodrigo de Paul celebrates (Reuters) Rodrigo de Paul goes crazy (Reuters) Rodrigo de Paul celebrates (Reuters) Rodrigo de Paul kicks (Reuters)

• ‘4

• Gate! Atletico Madrid took the lead 0:1: it was fast! The Colchaneros pressed, Kobel made a mistake with a pass to Matsen who lost the ball, Rodrigo de Paul took advantage of this and scored

• ‘1

• Judge Marco Gida kicked off the match!

The setting at the Metropolitano (Reuters) The setting at the Metropolitano (Reuters) Dortmund players (Reuters) Antoine Griezmann warming up (Reuters)