Super solo goal helps Atletico defeat Bayern Munich

(Baonghean.vn) - Two weeks after eliminating Barcelona from the Champions League in the quarter-finals, Atletico will host another "giant" - Beyber Munich - at their home ground, Vicente Calderon. And coach Simeone and his team continue to affirm that they are a tough opponent for any big team in Europe.

Just like the previous match against Barca, Atletico players did not rush to push up the attack, even though they were playing at home. But that did not mean they gave the opponent free rein to carry out their intentions. Bayern controlled the ball better in the first 10 minutes, but the passes they could make were almost harmless. Any moves that wanted to go up the pitch were immediately broken or contested.

Saul Nigez (17) shot past goalkeeper Neur.

With that style of play, Atletico was the team that created more attacks with traditional counter-attacks and the home team got what they wanted in the first 15 minutes: a goal. And it was a rare solo "super product". In the 11th minute, Saul Niguez - Atletico Madrid's excellent winger this season, suddenly rose from the middle of the field, passed 4 Bayern Munich players to enter the penalty area. The subsequent left-footed cut was too difficult for goalkeeper Neur to block. 1-0 for Atletico.

Saul Niguez goal graphic.

After the goal, Atletico returned to their familiar defensive counter-attacking style. The red and white striped players retreated deep into the home field, with only Fernando Torres up front. Bayern were of course forced to attack, but the German team's attacking combinations were easily broken from afar by the fierce pressure of the home team's midfielders. Deadlock - that was what coach Pep Guardiola's students showed throughout the first half.

Atletico's aggressive pressing style of play caused Bayern a lot of trouble.

Entering the second half, Bayern players played much better in the midfield and they organized many attacks. Under too much pressure, Atletico had to give up the field to their opponents and stubbornly returned to defense.

In the 55th minute, Austrian player David Alaba of Bayern suddenly fired a shot from a very long distance. Goalkeeper Oblak was helpless but luck was not on the German team's side when the ball hit the crossbar. Following that, a good close-range header by Matinez 2 minutes later could not beat Oblak's timely dive.

In the following minutes, Pep's team continued to attack, but with the brilliance of the goalkeeper, the concentration of the defense, and a bit of luck, Atletico's goal remained steady.

Fernando Torres and the situation that almost increased the score to 2-0.

In the 75th minute, the score was almost raised to 2-0. In a perfect counter-attack, Fernando Torres received the ball from the right wing and performed a pass to eliminate the opposing defender. However, the striker's beautiful toe-kick shot went straight into the post.

After 90 minutes, Bayern Munich had to accept a 0-1 loss at the Vicente Calderon. Atletico Madrid had a big advantage in the return match next week, on the morning of May 4.

Mai Anh