He Atletico Madrid begins a new journey in Champions League against him Leipzig. Diego Pablo Simeone’s students host the German team at 9:00 p.m. at the Cívitas Metropolitano on the first day. It is always important to start well, but this year, with the change in format, it is even more essential. There are eight games, four at home and four away, in which the rojiblancos must score as many points as possible to enter the top eight and qualify directly for the round of 16.
Inside Athletic They have formed a team to aspire to everything. They have been reinforced by high-level players such as Sorloth, Le Normand, Julián Álvarez and Conor Gallagher. Four footballers who have given the team a leap in quality and allow Cholo to have a wider squad. In front of them they will have a Leipzig who will try to make a splash against one of the title contenders.
The Germans have in their ranks Arthur Vermeerena player who already knows this house and already knows how these fans spend their time during important matches. The Belgian arrived this summer in the Bundesliga team, which lost one of its stars, Dani Olmo. Despite this, Leipzig has made a good start in the German championship with seven of the nine possible points.
Xavi Simons, Benjamin Sesko And Lois Openda They are the ones who constitute the main dangers of Atlético’s rival this Thursday. For the first time in history, the Metropolitano will dress on a Thursday for a Champions League match, something unprecedented. The red and white team dreams of doing something great in this competition. To do this, Simeone will bet on a very competitive line-up with which he hopes to get the first three points of the championship.
This match seems vital given that most of the big teams have not failed. At home, they will receive Leipzig, Lille, Slovan Bratislava and Bayer Leverkusenwhile outside they will face Benfica, PSG, Sparta Prague and Salzburg. This new format makes every victory more important.
9:47 p.m.
9:47 p.m.
Min 45
Giménez didn’t hit him well!
Great cross from De Paul, Giménez arrives at the far post, but he fails to finish well and the keeper catches it without problem.
9:41 p.m.
Min 40
Another one for Atlético!
Another cross from Llorente into the area that almost ended in a goal. Julián Álvarez failed to finish well and the ball ended up being cleared by the German defense. What a play from Marcos.
9:29 p.m.
Min 28
GOOOOOOOOOOOL FROM ATLÉTICO! GRIEZMANN!
The red and white wind has had its effect. Superb cross from Llorente for Griezmann, who appears at the far post, strikes first with his right and with a rebound that sneaks into the right corner of the Leipzig goal to equalize the score at one. The Little Prince appears to the rescue.
9:26 p.m.
Min 26
To hell with Correa!
Atlético surprised with the corner at the near post. Correa appeared, hit the goal, but the ball hit the post and went along the line until reaching Gulácsi who quickly put his hand to save it. They asked for a goal but the referee said that the goal was not scored.
9:25 p.m.
Min 25
Correa tries it!
Uyyy Correa. Atlético had it in the boots of the Argentine, who took advantage of a mistake by the German defense to shoot, but the shot was deflected by a defender.
9:25 p.m.
Min 25
Double chance for Atlético!
Llorente tried first, but the shot was deflected by the defense. The ball fell to Griezmann who shot first, but it went wide.
9:24 p.m.
Min 23
Atleti can’t
Atletico try to win the ball back, but Leipzig’s pressure is stifling.
9:15 p.m.
Min 15
WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ATLÉTICO!
Atlético had a draw. Riquelme hesitated whether to shoot or not after De Paul’s superb filtered pass, he gave way to Correa who did not shoot well and the ball fell to Griezmann who arrived alone. But the defender appeared at the last minute to push away the Frenchman’s shot.
9:13 p.m.
Minute 12
Atletico suffers
Sesko’s goal hurt Atlético a lot, as they were suffering a lot at the beginning of the match. For the moment, it remains 0-1 for Leipzig.
9:04 p.m.
Minute 4
LEIPZIG GOAL!
Leipzig take the lead in the Metropolitano. Sesko scores. It all starts with a defeat in the rival area, the Germans mount the counterattack through Sesko who gives way on the right for Openda. The striker strikes first, for Oblak, but the rebound is dead on the edge of the small area and Sesko easily heads towards an empty goal.
9:01 p.m.
START THE GAME!
Atlético-Leipzig begins at the Metropolitano.
8:57 p.m.
Teams jump
Both teams are already on the pitch. Everything is ready for the Champions League anthem to sound.
8:55 p.m.
Atletico’s Champions League rivals
Here are Atletico Madrid’s rivals in this Champions League: Leipzig, Lille, Slovan Bratislava and Bayer Leverkusen At the Metropolitano, during their absence, they will face Benfica, PSG, Sparta Prague and Salzburg.
8:45 p.m.
15 minutes before the start of the game
There’s not much left before the start of Atlético-Leipzig. The teams finish their warm-ups before heading to the locker rooms to receive final instructions.
8:30 p.m.
Atlético arrives late at the Metropolitano
The Atlético de Madrid bus arrived at the Cívitas Metropolitano just an hour early. Traffic jams and chaos caused by heavy rain in Madrid affected the red and white expedition.
8:10 p.m.
Leipzig lineup vs Atletico
The Leipzig eleven is also known: plays Vermeeren.
Leipzig composition: Gulacsi, Lukeba, Orban, Raum, Vermeeren, Haidara, Henrichs, Simons, Nusa, Sesko and Openda.
Inside dock there will be: Vandevoordt, Geertruida, Bitshiabu, Elmas, Poulsen, Seiwald, Baumgartner, Klostermann, André Silva, Kampl and Gebel.
8:05 p.m.
Atletico lineup against Leipzig
We already know the eleven chosen by Simeone for Atlético’s Champions League debut: Julián Álvarez plays.
Atlético line-up: Oblak, Llorente, Giménez, Le Normand, Reinildo, De Paul, Koke, Riquelme, Correa and Julián Álvarez.
Inside dock there will be: Musso, Gomis, Azpilicueta, Gallagher, Sorloth, Lino, Lenglet, Nahuel Molina, Witsel, Javi Galán, Simeone and Javi Serrano.
8:00 p.m.
Atletico seeks to debut with victory
Welcome to the live stream of Atlético de Madrid-Leipzig! The Red and Whites are looking to start this new Champions League on the right foot against a German team that is always competitive wherever they go. A high-flying match at the Metropolitano. We will see if Atleti is able to get off to a good start in this competition.
Min 45
Two added
Two minutes are added to the Metropolitano. We will go to 47.