And on top of that it showed that he would clean up from tonight, everything… open in view of Westphalia!
THE Atletico MADRID prevailed 2-1 welcoming her Dortmund at “Metropolitano”, in the first match of the two teams for the quarter-finals of the Champions League. A score that naturally leaves open the case of “qualification” in view of the rematch next Tuesday (16/4), with the winner of the pair facing the equivalent of Paris Saint-Germain-Barcelona (2-3).
The “rojiblancos” entered ideally, with a dominating appearance, goal in 4′ by De Paul and 2-0 at 32′ by Linen. However, from the finale of the first part, Borussia – who had done significantly mistakes in the first two goals- began to appear aggressively. Finally, he found the goal he was looking for 81′ with the newcomer Heywhile subsequently he also had two beams in 87′ with Baino-Gittens and in 90’+6′(!) with Brad!
History was written by Mats Hummelswho became just the second player in Dortmund’s history to reach 500 appearances for Westphalia!
The match:
Terrible “bang” in the match against Atlético. Diego Simeone’s team was in full attacking mood and threatened as soon as 2′ with a quick counter-attack event, during which o Griezmann he produced a wonderful through ball to Morata, who only saw Maassen intervene decisively with a tackle.
And after… warning, the home team finally found the quick goal at 4′. Big double mistake during the build up by the Westphalians, in which they were of course also lured by the suffocating pressing of their opponents. THE Kobel delayed to give to Maachen… largely pushing his teammate into a wrong transfer, with him De Paul to steal and score unmarked by stepping into the area!
The Rojiblancos had the momentum and tried to find a second goal. They also defaced it on other occasions. In the 7′ with Witsel’s heel (the Belgian midfielder seemed to be leaving an irregular position) and in 13′ with Lino’s scissors. In both cases Kobel declared himself “present”, especially in the first one with an impressive toss.
After the first quarter, Dortmund he managed to slowly gain some measures on the field. While the strong markings also entered the game.
It took half an hour for the visitors to threaten. THE Sancho with nice feints and turning from the right won the corner. From the execution of this, at 31′The Between he jumped very high in the Atlético area and took the header, but the ball went wide.
To come to the caps 2-0 from Atlético, at 32′! Another miscommunication in Dortmund’s defense, with the “Rojiblancos” stealing, Griezmann to raise wonderfully for him Linenwho ended the phase with an exemplary performance.
Despite their new mistake and 2-0 down, Dortmund tried to pick up where they left off before the second goal. In fact, until the end of the first half, he had three more chances, with their shots Backfill (35′ after a mistake by De Paul this time), Maachen (43′) and Sancho (45’+1′).
THE Dortmund started the second part with a change (Brad instead of Enmetsa), but also with the aggressive moods that completed the first. Actually he held even more ballwithout of course having the many phases.
One moment for the Westphalians in the 52nd minute with Fulkrug, one more on the cards for the Madrid players with Molina. Oblak and Kobel declared themselves “present” in both.
Moments continued for both teams (70′ Llorente’s dangerous turn, 73′ Brad’s direct free kick), to reach the 75′ and the home team’s huge opportunity. Griezmann took the free-kick, with Dortmund’s defense having left him unmarked Linen at the height of the second beam. However, there he was Kobel to put a huge “stop” on the latter’s shot.
And on top of seeing Atlético starting to … charge again, Dortmund found the goal they were looking for for a while. In the 81′therefore, the Brad made the pass in the area, Molina did not clear convincingly and there was the newcomer Hey to turn and score.
After 2-1, Atletico had a huge chance after a mistake by Hummels at 85′.
However, the one left with the ‘ah’ is Borussia, who finished the game with two beams. The first in 87′ after his nice energy and shooter Byno-Gittens from the height of the large area! The second in 90’+6′ with his head Brad and find the ball at the junction of the beams!
Watch the match live here.
MVP: The distinction will go to Griezmann. The French ace was very active, constantly taking initiatives and showing leadership qualities. In most phases of his team, while he also had the -wonderful- assist in the 2-0.
The whistle: There was no difficult phase. It is true that Marco Guida was getting yellow cards with relative ease. Among the “yellowed” is Lino, who will lose the rematch.
The compositions of the two teams:
Atletico Madrid (Diego Simeone): Oblak – Vitsel (90′ Savic), Jimenez, Athpilicueta – Molina (90′ Saul), Llorente, Koke, De Paul (80′ Correa), Lino (90′ Riquelme) – Morata (64′ Barrios), Griezmann.
Dortmund (Edin Terzic): Kobel – Rierson, Hummels, Sloterbeck, Maassen – Zabitcher (84′ Reus), Emre Can (84′ Ozcan) – Sancho (53′ Llorente), Enmezza (46′ Brandt), Antegemi (73′ Baino-Gittens) – Fulkrug.