Atletico Madrid advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarter finals after defeating Manchester United 1-0
Atletico Madrid advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarter finals after defeating Manchester United 1-0
Manchester United was eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by
Atletico Madrid with a 2-1 aggregate score. At Old Trafford, Diego Simeone's team put up an
outstanding defensive performance before scoring the game's sole goal, thanks to a moment of
magic on the other end of the pitch.
The Red Devils were eliminated after a goal from Renan Lodi in the 41st minute, after a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Round of 16 match in Madrid last month.
Ralf Rangnick's team, on the other hand, got off to a strong start. Manchester United boosted their 3-2 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur the day before, which they demonstrated in the first half.
Anthony Elanga came close to scoring for the Red Devils when he received a cross from Bruno Fernandes. Despite aiming for the goal with his shot, the 19-year-old winger could not defeat Jan Oblak from close range. With his face, the Atletico shot-stopper thwarted the attempt.
Soon after, the visitors made their first attempt at hitting the objective. Rodrigo De Paul tried a long-range shot on goal, but David De Gea was up to the challenge and knocked it away for a corner.
Diego Simeone's side was also denied a goal as Marcos Llorente was flagged offside in the build-up to Joao Felix's goal. Despite their disappointment, replays revealed the linesman made the correct judgement.
After a cross from Antoine Griezmann, Manchester United conceded the game's only goal as Lodi headed in a bowed header at the far post. The hosts claimed a foul was committed in the build-up to the goal, but the referee disagreed, and Atletico took the lead.
Cristiano Ronaldo frustrated as Atletico Madrid restricted Manchester United
The second half was a classic Atletico Madrid performance. Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United were held in check to significant effect at Old Trafford, and their fury was evident.
The Red Devils would have been banking on Cristiano Ronaldo to save them yet again, given his outstanding record against Atletico Madrid in the past. However, the 37-year-old could not do so as the second half continued.
In the game's closing seconds, Oblak made a spectacular stop from Raphael Varane, but Atletico Madrid stayed together as a unit and won a legendary match.
The Red Devils were eliminated after a goal from Renan Lodi in the 41st minute, after a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Round of 16 match in Madrid last month.
Ralf Rangnick's team, on the other hand, got off to a strong start. Manchester United boosted their 3-2 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur the day before, which they demonstrated in the first half.
Anthony Elanga came close to scoring for the Red Devils when he received a cross from Bruno Fernandes. Despite aiming for the goal with his shot, the 19-year-old winger could not defeat Jan Oblak from close range. With his face, the Atletico shot-stopper thwarted the attempt.
Soon after, the visitors made their first attempt at hitting the objective. Rodrigo De Paul tried a long-range shot on goal, but David De Gea was up to the challenge and knocked it away for a corner.
Diego Simeone's side was also denied a goal as Marcos Llorente was flagged offside in the build-up to Joao Felix's goal. Despite their disappointment, replays revealed the linesman made the correct judgement.
After a cross from Antoine Griezmann, Manchester United conceded the game's only goal as Lodi headed in a bowed header at the far post. The hosts claimed a foul was committed in the build-up to the goal, but the referee disagreed, and Atletico took the lead.
Cristiano Ronaldo frustrated as Atletico Madrid restricted Manchester United
The second half was a classic Atletico Madrid performance. Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United were held in check to significant effect at Old Trafford, and their fury was evident.
The Red Devils would have been banking on Cristiano Ronaldo to save them yet again, given his outstanding record against Atletico Madrid in the past. However, the 37-year-old could not do so as the second half continued.
In the game's closing seconds, Oblak made a spectacular stop from Raphael Varane, but Atletico Madrid stayed together as a unit and won a legendary match.