Atletico – Manchester United. Good operation for the Red Devils in this round of 16 first leg of the Champions League. After conceding the opener through João Felix (7th), Ralf Rangnick’s men suffered for a long time before equalizing at the end of the match thanks to Anthony Elanga (80th). Everything remains open for the return match, the summary of the match.
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23:13 – The summary of the match
The Champions League as a beacon of hope. Dropped in the league, Atlético Madrid and Manchester United had an appointment this Wednesday for a tantalizing round of 16 to go to the Wanda Metropolitano. At home and in front of a pumped-up crowd, Diego Simeone’s men started the game with their feet to the ground. Totally overwhelmed by the intensity of the Colchoneros, Manchester United logically conceded the opener. On an exquisite cross from Lodi, Felix cut the trajectory of a superb diving header which left no chance for De Gea (7th). The Red Devils continued to suffer throughout the first period and could even have been led (2-0) if they had not been saved by the crossbar before the break (45th). After 45 minutes of one-sided play, Atlético Madrid logically led the way. Returning from the locker room, the Mancunians continued to suffer the onslaught of João Felix but did not crack. Finally, on a ball lost by the Colchoneros, the men of Ralf Rangnick equalized thanks to Anthony Elianga (81st). Before the final whistle, the Red Devils were once again saved by their crossbar on a curling shot from Griezmann (87th). Final score (1-1), good operation of the Red Devils who snatch the draw after being totally dominated. Atlético Madrid may harbor regrets but everything remains open for the return match.
???? The Red Devils snatch a draw in extremis on the ground of Atlético, at the end of a match generally dominated by the Colchoneros. Griezmann hit the bar. Video summary of the meeting ⤵
– RMC Sport (@RMCsport) February 23, 2022
23:07 – Gimenez: “We were superior”
At the final whistle, the Colchoneros defender was logically disappointed by the result at the Wanda Metropolitano: “I don’t think the draw was deserved. We were superior to Manchester United. We defended well, we created chances, we hit the uprights twice. They hurt us on a ball that we lost. It’s difficult, I think we deserved the win”.
23:03 – The Colchoneros are struggling at home
Bad operation for Diego Simeone’s men who had the game in hand and conceded the draw (1-1) against the Red Devils. Once again, the people of Madrid failed to win at home. The Colchoneros haven’t won any of their last six home games at the Wanda Metropolitano.
22:59 – The Red Devils snatch the draw
While they were behind after João Felix’s opener (7th), the Red Devils managed to equalize at the end of the game thanks to Anthony Elang (80th). Good operation for Manchester United who missed his first period and snatched the draw on one of the rare dangerous actions of Ralf Rangnick’s men in the second act.
Elanga’s fine finish means we’re level going into the second leg at Old Trafford ????#MUFC | #UCL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 23, 2022
22:52 – ⌛ No winner in Madrid (1-1)
No team took the lead (1-1) in this match. However, it is Manchester United FC who have the numerical advantage, in terms of ball possession (62% – 38%) and in terms of the number of shots on target (2 – 1). Did this superiority ultimately translate to the brand?
22:50 – The Red Devils push
It is the Mancunians who finish this end of the meeting foot to the floor. It pushes Red Devils side to try to snatch victory. On a new corner from Fernandes, the Colchoneros clear the danger,
22:45 – Griezmann’s crossbar!
The Red Devils once again saved by the amounts. Lemar’s corner is poorly controlled at the far post by Llorente. The leather arrives on Griezmann in the surface. The Frenchman controls from the right and rolls up from the left. His attempt crashes into De Gea’s bar.
22:45 – Change for Manchester United
New change for the Red Devils in this Atlético – Manchester United: Lingard replaces Sancho for this end of the game.
22:41 – Elanga’s perfect finish
Fernandes throws Elanga deep. Reinildo misses his intervention and the Mancunian goes to goal. The 19-year-old boy crosses his strike in front of Oblak who can do nothing.
22:38 – Yellow card for Gimenez and free kick for Ronaldo
Eighth yellow card in this Atletico Madrid – Manchester United: Gimenez commits a foul at the entrance to the area. Ronaldo takes the free kick but his attempt goes over Oblak’s cage.
22:37 – ⚽ Anthony Elanga equalizes in Madrid (1-1)!
Anthony Elanga finds the flaw and puts his team back on track in the 80th minute of play in this 2nd half. The Mancunians are back in the game. The score is 1 to 1 at the Wanda Metropolitano!
22:37 – Yellow card for Marco Llorente
Seventh yellow card in this Atlético – Manchester United: Marcos Llorente is cautioned after committing a foul to cut off a Red Devils counterattack.
22:33 – Double change for Atlético
Two first changes for Diego Simeone in this Atlético – Manchester United: Lodi and João Felix are replaced by Lemar and Griezmann
22:31 – Yellow card for Fred
Sixth yellow card of this Atlético – Manchester United: this time it is Fred who receives a warning for protest.
22:26 – Kondogbia’s first half in numbers
The Colchoneros got the better of the Red Devils in the first act, thanks in particular to a very good Geoffrey Kondogbia. The Frenchman won the midfield battle against Paul Pogba.
???? The first XXL period in figures from ???????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????? who extinguished the Manchester United midfielder with Atlético:
– 4 successful tackles and 1 interception
– 6 recoveries
– 7 duels won out of 9
– 2 successful dribbles???? #RMCChampions pic.twitter.com/mmHpfvDJla
– RMC Sport (@RMCsport) February 23, 2022
22:24 – Triple change for Manchester United
Three first changes for Ralf Rangnick in this Atlético – Manchester United: Wan-Bissaka, Matic and Telles, replacing Lindelöf, Pogba and Shaw.
22:22 – Yellow card for Rashford
Fourth warning from Atlético – Manchester United: Marcus Rashford receives a yellow card after an unclear foul on Marcos Llorente.
22:19 – Felix in all the right moves
The Portuguese, author of the opener, has been sparkling since the kick-off of the meeting. The ball technique at the foot of the Madrid player allows the entire Colchonero block to keep the ball or go on a counter-attack. Atléti’s number 7 is driving Mancunians crazy.
22:17 – Yellow card for Lindelöf
Third warning from Atlético – Manchester United: Lindelöf receives a logical yellow card after a foul on Felix.
22:11 – The Red Devils are better
Ralf Rangnick’s tactical adjustments to the break paid off in the second act of this Atlético – Manchester United. The Red Devils are doing better. They start to put their foot on the ball and build more cleanly.
22:09 – Yellow card for Shaw
Second yellow card of this Atlético – Manchester United: Shaw logically receives a yellow card after a sole on Vrsaljko.
22:08 – Llorente’s half-volley!
First hot action for the Colchoneros in the second period of this Atlético – Manchester United. Herrera’s corner is cleared by the Mancunian defense. The leather arrives on Llorente who has time to control and attempt a half-volley. It passes by De Gea’s cage.
22:03 – The Red Devils must do better
Ralf Rangnick’s men have 45 minutes to try to pick up the score. They did not frame any strike in the first act or touch the slightest ball in the Madrid area.
Match stats
Atletico Madrid | 1:1 | Manchester United F.C. |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Possession | 62 |
| 13 | Shots | 9 |
| 1 | Shoots on target | 2 |
| 8 | Corners | 3 |
| 17 | Free kicks | 22 |
| 2 | Excluding games | 1 |
| 20 | faults | 16 |
| 4 | Yellow card(s) | 5 |
| 0 | Red card(s) | 0 |
| 2 | Changes | 5 |
| 2 | Wounded | 1 |
This clash of the knockout stages of the Champions League between Atlético Madrid and Manchester United will be played on the lawn of the Wanda Metropolitano. The kick-off for this European poster will be given at 9:00 p.m.
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Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone will have to compose a starting XI with several notable absentees. The Madrid club’s winter rookie, Daniel Wass, will not be able to participate in this Champions League match due to injury. Ditto for the Brazilian striker, Cunha, author of 6 goals this season. Finally, the captain of the Colchoneros, Koke, suffers from a muscular injury to the thigh. On the suspension side, Diego Simeone will not be able to count on Carrasco after his red card received against FC Porto (3 games). Antoine Griezmann, absent from the field after a muscle injury, could meanwhile make his return tonight against the Red Devils. Opposite, Ralf Rangnick can count on an almost complete workforce. Only Cavani (injured) and Greenwood (suspended for legal reasons) will not participate in this knockout round of the Champions League. Cristiano Ronaldo, a real executioner of the Colchoneros on the European scene, will obviously start at the start of the match. Atlético’s XI: Oblak – Llorente, Savic, Gimenez, Reinildo – Correa, De Paul, Kondogbia, Lemar – Griezmann, Suarez (or Felix). Manchester United XI: De Gea – Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Maguire, Shaw – Pogba, McTominay – Rashford, Fernandes, Sancho – Ronaldo.
Very clever will be the one who will find the result of this poster of the knockout stages of the Champions League. Regarding the odds, the bookmakers have decided. It is the Colchoneros who are favorites to win this first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano. The odds of a victory for the people of Madrid fluctuate between 2.45 (Bwin) and 2.67 (NetBet). The Mancunians are outsiders for this clash of C1. The odds of a success for Ralf Rangnick’s men are logically higher: 3.00 at Winamax and ParionsSport online. Finally, for fans of draws, the odds of a tie between the two teams is 3.15 at Unibet and Zebet.