Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Barcelona. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barcelona appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Marin.
0.00
0-0Barcelona kick off the first half!
9.08
1-0With great vision, Sebastiao Alves plays the ball forward to Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.43
1-0Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi flicks a high pass forward. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien collects the pass. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien flicks a high pass forward. Juan-Carlos Pascual holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Juan-Carlos Pascual knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves makes a convincing header but Johan Radet reads it well. Great keeping!
16.38
1-0Juan-Carlos Ramos makes a simple pass to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.00
Elena Izquierdo brings the ball forward. Elena Izquierdo rushes past Philipp Gelb! Some silky footwork from Elena Izquierdo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
24.11
Victor Menendez chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Johan Radet!
26.29
1-0Fernando Campos receives the ball from a throw-in from Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Fernando Campos passes the ball forward to Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Lopez.
28.47
Alejandro Menendez sees Pedro Saenz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Saenz whips in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Kouta Nakata!
30.21
Fernando Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan-Carlos Pascual. Seeing a gap ahead, Juan-Carlos Pascual plays the ball forward to Fouad Fertout who has made a great run into the box. Some awkward footwork from Fouad Fertout provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.39
Gregorio Lopez passes the ball forward to Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Claudio Diez shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.09
Alejandro Menendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Ramos. Juan-Carlos Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Diez. Claudio Diez tries a spectacular long range effort. Fantastic reaction save from Kouta Nakata!
40.17
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.59
Sebastiao Alves laces a weighted ball forward to Fouad Fertout. Fouad Fertout passes the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Johan Radet.
44.34
1-1It's a corner kick. Fernando Campos loops the ball over to the far post. Some good footwork from Nuno Martins provides some space. He shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Sebastiao Alves makes a probing pass to Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. With a superhuman jump, Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. Barcelona also appear unchanged since the first half. The Atlético de Madrid players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Atlético de Madrid get the second half underway!
47.12
Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gregorio Lopez.
53.40
Fernando Campos sees Nuno Martins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gregorio Lopez.
54.38
2-1Elena Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Saenz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Saenz makes a probing pass to Jose Iglesias but he's offside!
57.18
Sebastiao Alves flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Campos controls it well on his chest. Fernando Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
61.17
Alejandro Menendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz rushes past Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi! Pedro Saenz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Kouta Nakata.
67.26
2-1Philipp Gelb catches Alfredo Diez on the ankles. The referee calls over Philipp Gelb and shows him a yellow card! Alfredo Diez runs off the knock.
72.17
Gregorio Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
81.41
Philipp Gelb makes a simple pass to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Campos controls it well on his chest. Fernando Campos shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.58
2-1Alejandro Menendez hacks Fernando Campos from behind! The referee calls over Alejandro Menendez and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Campos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.19
Juan-Carlos Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.46
Elena Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Diez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Diez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Castro. Abel Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Saenz. Pedro Saenz shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Claudio Izquierdo plays the ball forward to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Campos controls it well on his chest. Fernando Campos whips in a cross ball towards Juan-Carlos Pascual. Juan-Carlos Pascual heads the ball goalwards. Johan Radet manages to gather it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien of Atlético de Madrid |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kouta Nakata (GK)
7
2. Victor Menendez (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Jr. Bortoluzzi (DEF)
7
4. Philipp Gelb (DEF)
7
5. Claudio Izquierdo (DEF)
6
6. Sebastiao Alves (MID)
7
7. Fernando Campos (MID)
8
8. Hamed Modibo Dja Ettien (MID)
9
9. Fouad Fertout (ATT)
8
10. Juan-Carlos Pascual (ATT)
7
11. Nuno Martins (ATT)
8
12. Alberto Fowler (DEF)
0
13. Pablo Carcedo (MID)
0
14. Morgan Jenkins (ATT)
0
1. Johan Radet (GK)
7
2. Elena Izquierdo (DEF)
7
3. Alfredo Diez (DEF)
6
4. Gregorio Lopez (DEF)
7
5. Iago Careca (MID)
6
6. Alejandro Menendez (MID)
6
7. Claudio Diez (MID)
9
8. Juan-Carlos Ramos (MID)
6
9. Pedro Saenz (ATT)
6
10. Abel Castro (ATT)
6
11. Jose Iglesias (ATT)
6
12. Miel Jansen (DEF)
0
13. Sebastian Duran (ATT)
0
14. Fernando Vega (ATT)
0