Champions League First Half: Sesko Scores on Rebound, Griezmann Equalizes, Atletico Madrid Temporarily – RB Leipzig

On September 20 at 3 AM, the first round of the Champions League saw Atletico Madrid host RB Leipzig.

Key Events

In the 4th minute of the match, Sesko passed the ball to the right during a counterattack, Opanda’s shot was brilliantly saved by Oblak, and then Sesko headed in the rebound, making it Atletico Madrid 0-1 RB Leipzig!

In the 28th minute of the match, Llorente sent a cross from the right, Griezmann struck a direct volley without stopping the ball, making it Atletico Madrid 1-1 RB Leipzig!

Half Time Report

In the 15th minute of the match, De Paul lofted the ball into the penalty area, Reichl’s pass caused chaos, Griezmann’s follow-up shot was blocked, and Atletico missed a great chance!

In the 21st minute of the match, Simons’ long-range shot outside the penalty area was blocked by Koke.

In the 25th minute of the match, Reichl returned the ball in the frontcourt, Griezmann’s follow-up shot went wide. One minute later, Correa’s shot after intercepting the ball in the frontcourt was deflected out for a corner kick.

In the 31st minute of the match, Llorente’s long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area was blocked out for a corner kick.

In the 37th minute of the match, Correa fouled Lukeba with a stamp, but the referee took no action.

Player List

Atletico Madrid starting lineup: 13-Oblak; 2-Jimenez; 23-Reinildo; 24-Lenolman; 6-Koke; 7-Griezmann; 5-De Paul; 14-Llorente; 17-Reichl; 10-Correa; 19-Alvarez;

Substitutes: 1-Musso; 31-Gomis; 3-Azpilicueta; 20-Witsel; 15-Lenglet; 21-Galan; 16-Molina; 4-Gallagher; 12-Lino; 29-Serrano; 9-Sorloth; 22-Simeone;

RB Leipzig starting lineup: 1-Gulacsi; 4-Orban; 22-Lahm; 23-Lukeba; 39-Henrichs; 8-Haidara; 30-Sesko; 10-Simons; 7-Nouss; 18-Vermeeren; 11-Opanda;

Substitutes: 26-Van der Vloet; 16-Klostermann; 3-Gillivaru; 5-Bissab; 44-Kampl; 14-Baumgartner; 6-Elmas; 13-Seiwald; 47-Gaber; 9-Poulsen; 19-A Sitz;