For date 2 of group E of the UEFA Champions League – 2023-2024, the match played this Wednesday ended 3 to 2 in favor of Atleti. The goals of the match for the local team were scored by Álvaro Morata (13′ 1T and 1′ 2T) and Antoine Griezmann (48′ 1T). While the away goals were scored by Dávid Hancko (33′ 1T) and Mario Hermoso (6′ 1T, against).
Despite the diversity of visiting players who had the opportunity to take their shot, Feyenoord was defeated. Of the 19 shots he attempted, 12 went on goal and 6 ended up wide.
The best player of the match was Álvaro Morata. The Atlético de Madrid attacker scored 2 goals, shot at the opponent’s goal twice and made 13 correct passes.
Dávid Hancko was also key. The Feyenoord defender had a good level by scoring 1 goal and clearing 2 dangerous balls.
Feyenoord’s midfielder Ramiz Zerrouki humiliated his teammate by throwing a wonderful shot at him 55 minutes into the second stage.
The process of the match was highly contested, with few spaces for game creation. There were several reprimands: César Azpilicueta, Saúl Ñíguez, Álvaro Morata, Calvin Stengs and Samuel Lino.
The Atl coach. Madrid, Diego Simeone, proposed a 5-3-2 formation with Jan Oblak in goal; Nahuel Molina, César Azpilicueta, Axel Witsel, Mario Hermoso and Samuel Lino on the defensive line; Rodrigo De Paul, Koke and Saúl Ñíguez in the middle; and Álvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann in the attack.
For its part, Arne Slot’s team took the field with a 4-3-3 formation with Timon Wellenreuther between the three sticks; Lutsharel Geertruida, Gernot Trauner, Dávid Hancko and Quilindschy Hartman in defense; Mats Wieffer, Ramiz Zerrouki and Quinten Timber in the midfield; and Calvin Stengs, Ayase Ueda and Igor Paixão up front.
François Letexier was the referee who directed the match at the Metropolitano.
Atleti’s next match in the championship will be away against Celtic, while Feyenoord will host Lazio.
Atlético de Madrid remains firm in the tournament and is the leader of Group E, with 4 points, while Feyenoord occupies second place with 3 points.
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