On 19 September, one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. Lazio (Rome) and Atletico (Madrid) met.
Champions League
Lazio ( Rome) - Atletico (Madrid ) - 1: 1 (0:1)
Goals: Ivan Provedel (90+5) - P. Barrios (29)
Warnings: Simeone (21), A. Griezmann 1 (26), M. Sarri (37), Samuel Lino (67), C. Provedel (84), Patric (84), Correa (90+4).
Lazio vs Atletico match review:
A thrilling draw between Lazio and Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League group stage match A thrilling encounter took place at the Stadio Olimpico as Lazio hosted Atletico Madrid in a UEFA Champions League group stage match. Both teams were keen to win three points, and the game promised to be exciting from start to finish. The visitors led 1-0 at half-time, but an impressive counter attack from Lazio ended the match in a 1-1 draw. The match started lively, with both teams showing attacking behaviour. However, it was Atletico Madrid who scored the first goal. On 29 minutes, Patrick Barrios struck the visitors' goal, giving them the lead. Lazio's defence struggled to contain Atletico's onslaught, resulting in yellow cards for M. Sarri on 37 minutes, K. Immobile and Patrick on 84 minutes. Just before the break, Lazio, feeling the pressure, made the first substitution, replacing L. Pellegrini with M. Lazzari in an attempt to strengthen the attack. However, the score remained 1-0 in favour of Atletico Madrid at half-time. In the second half, Lazio came out firing with renewed vigour, trying to get back into the game. In the 62nd minute, Lazio brought on Felipe Anderson, who energised the attack.
Sensing the need for a change of approach, Lazio made two more substitutions: D. Kamada replaced M. Guendouzi. As the game progressed, tensions began to rise, leading to a yellow card for Atletico Madrid's S. Lino in the 67th minute. Both teams fought fiercely for control, and in the 75th minute A. Correa was replaced by A. Witsel in midfield. In the 76th minute, Lazio made two more substitutions in the hope of finding a turning point. M. Vecino and M. Zaccagni replaced D. Cataldi and Pedro respectively. The substitutions bore fruit - in the final seconds of the match I. Provedel scored the decisive goal, giving the hosts a deserved point. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, reflecting the intensity of the fight. Both teams showed their determination and skill for the entire ninety minutes, and although they wanted more, they could have settled for a hard-won point. Overall, Lazio and Atletico Madrid gave fans a thrilling encounter in the UEFA Champions League. The match demonstrated the relentless nature of European football, and both teams showed that they are capable of competing at the highest level. As the tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see how these two teams perform and whether they can secure a place in the knockout stages.
In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Celtic vs Lazio, Atletico vs Feyenoord.
Statistics of the match Lazio - Atletico:
Lazio | Atletico | |
---|---|---|
7 | Kicks in the box | 4 |
19 | Kicks | 9 |
7 | Blocked shots | 4 |
7 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
12 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
6 | Offences | 12 |
11 | Corners | 5 |
1 | Offsides | 1 |
49% | Ball possession | 51% |
2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
3 | Keeper saves | 6 |
584 | Total assists | 618 |
523 | Accurate assists | 543 |
90% | Transmission accuracy | 88% |