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Atlético Madrid wins a thrilling match against RB Leipzig
Atlético Madrid defeated RB Leipzig 2-1 in a UEFA Champions League group stage match played at the Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano. The match was marked by intensity, constant struggle, and excitement.
The first goal came in the 4th minute, scored by Benjamin Sesko, assisted by Loïs Openda. RB Leipzig were dominant in the early stages of the match. However, Atlético Madrid reacted in the 28th minute, when Antoine Griezmann, assisted by Marcos Llorente, equalized.
The game remained evenly matched in the second half, with both teams looking for the winning goal. In the end, it was Atlético Madrid who achieved it in the 90th minute, thanks to a header from José María Giménez, assisted by Antoine Griezmann.
Atlético Madrid were superior in terms of possession (52%), as well as in shots (21 to 7) and corners (8 to 2). However, Leipzig managed to score one more goal in the first half, which was ultimately not enough to win the game.
The match was marked by a total of 6 yellow cards.
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Substitutions rb leipzig: at minute 46 C. Baumgartner came in and A. Nusa went out., at minute 60 N. Seiwald came in and A. Vermeeren went out., at minute 69 L. Geertruida came in and B. Henrichs went out., at minute 69 Y. Poulsen came in and B. Sesko went out., at minute 83 E. Elmas came in and X. Simons went out.
Substitutions atletico madrid: at minute 63 S. Lino came in and R. Riquelme went out., at minute 63 A. Sorloth came in and J. Alvarez went out., at minute 63 C. Gallagher came in and R. de Paul went out., at minute 66 N. Molina came in and A. Correa went out., at minute 90 A. Witsel came in and A. Griezmann went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico Madrid
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RB Leipzig
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