Champions League: Reactions of Barcelona and Atlético in the Champions League: controversies, VAR and last minute today
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This time koke He hit an unstoppable shot just off Diogo Costa’s goalpost and, although the ball ended up inside, the goal ended up being disallowed for De Paul’s earlier offside.
javier saviolaFormer Barcelona player and current assistant in the Barça subsidiary, in statements to Movistar+: “Barça excites everyone a lot. If they continue at this level, they will be candidates in all competitions.”
Miguel Angel Moycommentator for Movistar+: “Simeone must transmit calm to his team. They had a good first half, but they must remain vigilant in defense and be more precise in attack. Despite this, this is a tough and even match, difficult to get ahead” .
End of the first half in Madrid! A very even game in the first 45 minutes between Atlético and Porto, in which no goals or many clear chances have been seen so far. It is a script very similar to that of last season in the clash between the two teams played at the Metropolitan. Everything to decide in the second half.
The first part ends at the Camp Nou. Good minutes from Barcelona, with a Lewandowski in a state of grace. The Polish striker is plugged in and with his two goals he is helping Barça against a Viktoria team that hasn’t been able to do much.
Barcelona goal, Lewandowski goal. Great action by Dembl on the right wing, and his measured center is headed by the Polish striker to send the ball to the bottom of the red. 88 goal by Lewandowski in the Champions League.
The Czech team shortens distances. Jemelka center from the left, and Skora He enters hard to connect a good header and beat Ter Stegen. 2-1 in Barcelona.
The Camp Nou stands chant Lewandowski’s name. The Pole already has six goals this season in all competitions. 87 goals total in the UEFA Champions League.
Barcelona’s second. Sergi Roberto came from behind with power, put the ball to Lewandowski, and the Pole took a close shot with the right to make it 2-0 at the Camp Nou.
Miguel Angel Moycommentator for Movistar+: “Atlético de Madrid no longer pressurizes Porto so high. The match has been equalized, but the quick attacks of both teams can open the scoring at any time.”
is the Kound’s second assist in two games in a row: one for Eric García against Sevilla, and now another for the Ivory Coast midfielder. Good figures for a defense.
first goal by Kessi in the Barcelona shirt, and the Ivory player’s first goal in the Champions League.
Barcelona goes ahead in a set piece play. He takes the Dembl corner from the right, Kound hits the ball at the far post, and Kessi appears at the first post to send the ball into the back of the net with an accurate header.
Before the match, an emotional tribute is paid to paulo futre. The Portuguese played for both clubs during his time as a footballer, including more than 170 games for Atlético, and is well remembered and loved here.
This will be the tenth season Atlético in the Champions League since Diego Simeone took charge of the team. In that time they have reached the final on two occasions and have made it out of the group stage on all of them except for the 2017/18 edition, in which they won the Europa League.
xaviBarcelona coach, speaking on Movistar+ before the game: “Ansu is ready. I have talked to him a lot this week and he is very well physically. Whenever he has come off the bench with us this season he has made a difference, especially in San Sebastian against Real. It’s an opportunity for him, like the rest of the starters, to show something tonight.”
Fútbol Club Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid debut this Wednesday in the 2022/23 Champions League. The azulgrana will do so at the Camp Nou against Viktoria Plzen, while the rojiblancos host Porto at the Metropolitano. Follow the special program prepared by MARCATV live from 7:30 p.m. Official elevens, last minute, news… And from 8:30 p.m. the narration of the entire day continues with Radio MARCA.