Atletico Madrid successfully secured victory in the first leg of the 2023/2024 Champions League quarter-finals. Entertaining German representatives, Borussia Dortmund, Los Rojiblancos were able to win with a score of 2-1.
Atletico's winning goals were scored by Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino, while Dortmund were able to reduce the position thanks to Sebastian Haller's goal.
This victory is valuable capital for Atletico to visit Dortmund headquarters next week.
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First round
As the host, Atletico Madrid appeared aggressive in this match. From the first minute they continued to pressure their guests.
Only four minutes into the game, Atletico was able to score the first goal in this match. Starting from Ian Maatsen's wrong pass, De Paul managed to grab the ball and the midfielder entered the Dortmund penalty box and found the visitors' goal. The score turned 1-0 in favor of the hosts.
Four minutes later, Dortmund's goal was almost conceded from a corner kick, where the ball was headed perfectly by Axel Witsel. However, this time Kobel was able to ward off this dangerous opportunity.
Dortmund in this match was quite overwhelmed by Atletico's game. They struggled to develop their game amidst the attacks from the host.
In the 32nd minute Atletico Madrid managed to double their lead to 2-0. This time Antoine Griezmann sent a pass to Samuel Lino who was unmarked, then he fired a low curling shot which Kobel failed to block.
Behind one goal made Dortmund try to increase the intensity of their attacks. Dortmund's dangerous opportunity was only created through Ian Maatsen's individual action in the 43rd minute, but his shot was saved by Jan Oblak. The 2-0 score lasted until halftime.
Second round
Entering the second half, Terzic made one substitution. Felix Nmecha was withdrawn and replaced by Julian Brandt.
Being left behind, Dortmund tried to play more aggressively in the second half. However, Atletico Madrid also played quite disciplined so that Dortmund had difficulty developing their game.
In the 75th minute, Dortmund's goal was almost conceded if Kobel had not been quick to parry Lino's volley.
After carrying out a number of experiments, Dortmund was finally able to break into Atletico Madrid's goal in the 81st minute. Escaping the offside trap, Sebastian Haller received a through pass from Brandt, then he turned his body and fired a shot which Oblak failed to stop. The score changed to 2-1.
This goal made Dortmund motivated. It was their turn to press Atletico Madrid's goal to score the second goal.
However, until the match ended, the score 2-1 remained in favor of the hosts.
Composition of Players for Both Teams
Atletico Madrid (3-5-2): Oblak; Azpilicueta, Gimenez, Witsel; Lino, De Paul, Koke, Llorente, Molina; Griezmann, Morata
Coach: Diego Simeone
Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Maatsen, Schlotterbeck, Hummels, Ryerson; Can, Sabitzer; Adeyemi, Nmecha, Sancho; Fullkrung
Coach: Edin Terzic
Match Statistics
Atletico Madrid - Borussia Dortmund
Goals: 2-1
Total Shots: 14-12
Shots on Target: 9-4
Possession: 33%-67%
Fouls: 10-7
Offsides: 0-0