Atlético Madrid vs RB Leipzig, 2024-25 UEFA Champions League, League Phase
· UEFA Champions League
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2 - 1
Late Gimenez header gives Atletico 2-1 win over Leipzig
A late header by defender Jose Maria Gimenez gave Atletico Madrid a 2-1 win over RB Leipzig in their Champions League opener on Thursday.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig).
- 1': Reinildo (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Attempt missed. Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by David Raum with a cross.
- 4': Attempt saved. Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 4': Goal! Atletico Madrid 0, RB Leipzig 1. Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal following a fast break.
- 10': Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid).
- 10': Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 11': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by Reinildo.
- 12': Corner, RB Leipzig. Conceded by José María Giménez.
- 14': Corner, Atletico Madrid. Conceded by David Raum.
- 15': Attempt missed. Julián Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Antoine Griezmann with a cross following a corner.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) left footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Ángel Correa.
- 21': Attempt blocked. Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Amadou Haidara.
- 25': Attempt blocked. Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ángel Correa.
- 25': Attempt missed. Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Rodrigo Riquelme.
- 25': Attempt blocked. Ángel Correa (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 25': Corner, Atletico Madrid. Conceded by Castello Lukeba.
- 26': Ángel Correa (Atletico Madrid) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box. Assisted by Rodrigo Riquelme with a cross following a corner.
- 28': Goal! Atletico Madrid 1, RB Leipzig 1. Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Marcos Llorente with a cross following a fast break.
- 29': Foul by Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid).
- 29': Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig).
- 31': Attempt blocked. Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Julián Alvarez.
- 31': Corner, Atletico Madrid. Conceded by Amadou Haidara.
- 32': Attempt missed. Ángel Correa (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Rodrigo De Paul with a cross following a corner.
- 33': Foul by Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid).
- 33': Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Foul by David Raum (RB Leipzig).
- 34': Rodrigo De Paul (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Corner, Atletico Madrid. Conceded by David Raum.
- 36': Attempt missed. Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid) header from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Rodrigo Riquelme with a cross following a corner.
- 37': Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Foul by Ángel Correa (Atletico Madrid).
- 38': Delay in match because of an injury Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig).
- 39': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 39': Foul by Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig).
- 39': Ángel Correa (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 40': Attempt missed. Julián Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marcos Llorente with a cross.
- 41': Delay in match because of an injury Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig).
- 41': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 42': Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid).
- 43': Foul by Amadou Haidara (RB Leipzig).
- 43': Julián Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 44': Offside, Atletico Madrid. Ángel Correa is caught offside.
- 45': Corner, Atletico Madrid. Conceded by Amadou Haidara.
- 45': Attempt missed. José María Giménez (Atletico Madrid) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rodrigo De Paul with a cross following a corner.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Ángel Correa (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right. Assisted by Koke following a fast break.
- 45'+2': Foul by Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid).
- 45'+2': Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Atletico Madrid 1, RB Leipzig 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Atletico Madrid 1, RB Leipzig 1.
- 45': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Christoph Baumgartner replaces Antonio Nusa.
- 47': Attempt missed. Ángel Correa (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rodrigo De Paul.
- 49': Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 49': Delay in match (Atletico Madrid).
- 51': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 53': Attempt missed. Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 54': Foul by Ángel Correa (Atletico Madrid).
- 54': Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Attempt blocked. Rodrigo Riquelme (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Antoine Griezmann.
- 57': Corner, Atletico Madrid. Conceded by Amadou Haidara.
- 60': Foul by José María Giménez (Atletico Madrid).
- 60': Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 60': Rodrigo De Paul (Atletico Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 60': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Nicolas Seiwald replaces Arthur Vermeeren.
- 60': José María Giménez (Atletico Madrid) is shown the yellow card.
- 62': Attempt saved. Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 62': Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Samuel Lino replaces Rodrigo Riquelme.
- 63': Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Alexander Sørloth replaces Julián Alvarez.
- 63': Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Conor Gallagher replaces Rodrigo De Paul.
- 64': Foul by Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig).
- 64': Samuel Lino (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 65': Offside, RB Leipzig. David Raum is caught offside.
- 66': Offside, Atletico Madrid. Samuel Lino is caught offside.
- 66': Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Nahuel Molina replaces Ángel Correa.
- 67': Foul by Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig).
- 67': Koke (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Samuel Lino (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 68': Corner, Atletico Madrid. Conceded by Benjamin Henrichs.
- 69': Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Foul by Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig).
- 70': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Lutsharel Geertruida replaces Benjamin Sesko.
- 70': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Yussuf Poulsen replaces Benjamin Henrichs.
- 70': Hand ball by Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid).
- 71': Attempt saved. Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nahuel Molina with a cross.
- 72': Attempt missed. Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Yussuf Poulsen.
- 77': Attempt missed. Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by David Raum with a cross.
- 79': Offside, Atletico Madrid. Antoine Griezmann is caught offside.
- 81': Attempt missed. Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Samuel Lino.
- 82': Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 82': Foul by Christoph Baumgartner (RB Leipzig).
- 83': Substitution, RB Leipzig. Eljif Elmas replaces Xavi Simons.
- 86': Foul by Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid).
- 86': Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Eljif Elmas (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid).
- 87': Attempt saved. Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marcos Llorente with a cross.
- 88': Foul by Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig).
- 88': José María Giménez (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Castello Lukeba (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Foul by Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid).
- 89': Corner, Atletico Madrid. Conceded by Christoph Baumgartner.
- 90': Goal! Atletico Madrid 2, RB Leipzig 1. José María Giménez (Atletico Madrid) header from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Antoine Griezmann with a cross following a corner.
- 90'+2': Substitution, Atletico Madrid. Axel Witsel replaces Antoine Griezmann.
- 90'+2': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig).
- 90'+4': Foul by Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig).
- 90'+4': José María Giménez (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+5': Foul by Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig).
- 90'+5': Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+6': Eljif Elmas (RB Leipzig) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Foul by Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid).
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Atletico Madrid 2, RB Leipzig 1.
- 0': Match ends, Atletico Madrid 2, RB Leipzig 1.
Statistics
 RBL |
ATM |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 13 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 48.2 | Possession | 51.8 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 21 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 441 | Accurate Passes | 477 |
| 522 | Passes | 554 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 13 |
| 8 | Crosses | 25 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.5 |
| 33 | Long Balls | 55 |
| 14 | Accurate Long Balls | 35 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 6 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 13 |
| 10 | Tackles | 21 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 4 |
| 17 | Effective Clearances | 11 |
| 17 | Clearances | 11 |
Game Information
Competition: UEFA Champions League
Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Location: Madrid, Spain
Attendance: 57,858
Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Location: Madrid, Spain
Attendance: 57,858
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| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aston Villa | 3 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | AS Monaco | 3 | +5 | 7 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 3 | +3 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Atlético Madrid (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Jan Oblak (GK) |
| 2 | José María Giménez  |
| 23 | Reinildo Mandava |
| 24 | Robin Le Normand |
| 6 | Koke |
| 5 | Rodrigo De Paul |
| 17 | Rodrigo Riquelme |
| 14 | Marcos Llorente |
| 19 | Julián Álvarez |
| 7 | Antoine Griezmann |
| 10 | Ángel Correa |
RB Leipzig (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Péter Gulácsi (GK) |
| 23 | Castello Lukeba |
| 4 | Willi Orbán |
| 22 | David Raum |
| 39 | Benjamin Henrichs |
| 18 | Arthur Vermeeren |
| 8 | Amadou Haidara |
| 10 | Xavi Simons |
| 7 | Antonio Nusa |
| 30 | Benjamin Sesko |
| 11 | Loïs Openda |
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