46% Ball Possession ATLETICO MADRID and 54% Ball Possession JUVENTUS Atletico Madrid 2 – 2 Juventus
70′ Stefan Savic 48′ Juan Cuadrado
90′ Héctor Herrera 65′ Blaise Matuidi
The adventure starts with a draw. Juventus failing to win the UEFA Champions League Group Stage Matchday 1 on Wednesday 18 September 2019 at the Wanda Metropolitano ( La Peineta ) in Madrid, Spain. Juventus dominating with a 0-2 until the 70th minute when Atletico Madrid reacted to grab this agonizing draw. Surely, this draw it’s a frustration for Juventus.
It is Juventus to open the score in the 48th minute. Colombian midfielder Juan Cuadrado defeating Atletico Madrid goalkeeper with a left footed shot in the top left corner. The assist is by Gonzalo Higuaín following a fast break. Superb.
The second goal of the match arriving in the 65th minute. It is Blaise Matuidi to increase the score wih a headed shot in the high center. The assist is by Alex Sandro with a cross.
Atletico Madrid shortening the distance for the 1-2 in the 70th minute. It is Stefan Savic to defeat Juventus goalkeeper Szczesny with a headed shot in the bottom right corner. The headed assist is by José Giménez.
70′ | Goal for Atletico, Savic heads in from a set-piece.#AtletiJuve [1-2] #JuveUCL
What a tough goal to swallow! Juventus losing the lead in the 90th minute. Atletico de Madrid equalized with Héctor Herrera’s headed shot in the bottom right corner. The assist is by Kieran Trippier with a cross following a corner conceded by Paulo Dybala.
Referee Erik Lambrechts from Belgium will be assisted by Assistant Referee 1: Rien Vanyzere (BEL) and Assistant Referee 2: Karel De Rocker (BEL). The Fourth Official will be Manuel Pérez Hernández (ESP). The Referee Observer will be Manuel López Fernández (ESP).
Atalanta starting their first historical participation in the Champions League with a defeat. Dinamo Zagreb crushed Atalanta winning the Champions League Group Stage – Group C game on Wednesday 18 September 2019 at the Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, Croatia.
Atalanta will need to archive this humiliating defeat and prepare for Matchday 2. It’s not over, we are just beginning the Champions League adventure… Forza Atalanta!!
Here is DINAMO ZAGREB official starting lineup – formation by Coach Bjelica:
Referee Jesús Gil Manzano from Spain will be assisted by Assistant Referee 1: Diego Barbero Sevilla (ESP) and Assistant Referee 2: Ángel Nevado Rodríguez (ESP). The Fourth Official will be Juan Martínez Munuera (ESP). The VAR will be Alejandro Hernández Hernández (ESP). The AVAR will be Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea (ESP). The Referee Observer will be Stefan Messner (AUT).
Here are DINAMO ZAGREB vs ATALANTA official starting lineups – formations for the Champions League Group Stage – Group C game on Wednesday 18 September 2019 at the Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, Croatia.
Referee Jesús Gil Manzano from Spain will be assisted by Assistant Referee 1: Diego Barbero Sevilla (ESP) and Assistant Referee 2: Ángel Nevado Rodríguez (ESP). The Fourth Official will be Juan Martínez Munuera (ESP). The VAR will be Alejandro Hernández Hernández (ESP). The AVAR will be Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea (ESP). The Referee Observer will be Stefan Messner (AUT).
By Anna Italia
