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Bayern Munich loses out to Atletico Madrid in Champions Leag

PostPosted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 7:28 am
by Ibrahimovic10
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Bayern Munich had plenty of pressure but couldn't find a way past a stubborn Atletico Madrid defense. A stunning goal from Spanish midfielder Saul gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win, leaving the tie in the balance.
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The Spain Under-21 international’s early wonder goal handed the Spanish side the edge ahead of next week’s second leg at the Allianz Arena.
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“What Saul did was spectacular,” said Fernando Torres. “The ‘golazo’ gave us the chance to play the game we wanted to play.”
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Arturo Vidal came closest to netting an equaliser for Pep Guardiola’s side but the home defence worked hard to keep his and his team-mates’ efforts out as they recorded their fifth consecutive clean sheet.
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Saul Niguez opened scoring for Atletico Madrid in 11th minute
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Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak, Juanfran, Gimenez, Savic, Filipe Luis, Gabi, Augusto, Koke, Saul (Partey), Griezmann, Torres

Atletico Madrid subs: Moya, Kranevitter, Correa, Gamez, Lucas Hernandez, Vietto

Bayern Munich starting XI: Neuer, Lahm, Martinez, Alaba, Bernat (Benatia), Alonso, Vidal, Thiago Alcantara (Muller), Coman (Ribery), Costa, Lewandowski

Bayern Munich subs: Ulreich, Tasci, Gotze, Kimmich
Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich meet in week's second semi-final
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