Match report

Atletico Madrid Defeats FC Rostov 1-0 in Champions League Clash

FC Rostov
FC Rostov
0–1
FT
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
Oct 19, 2016

Atletico Madrid triumphed over FC Rostov in a tightly contested UEFA Champions League encounter, with Yannick Carrasco securing the only goal of the match in the 62nd minute. The victory was crucial for Atletico as they maintained their momentum in the competition. Despite early yellow cards for Filipe Luis and Miha Mevlja, Atletico's defensive resilience and Carrasco's clinical finish were enough to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Atletico Madrid: 1 goal by Yannick Carrasco (62')
  • • FC Rostov: 0 goals
  • • Yellow cards: Filipe Luis (4'), Miha Mevlja (28'), Juanfran (70')
  • • Assist for Carrasco's goal: Fernando Torres
  • • Substitutions: Ángel Correa for Koke Gameiro (57'), Sardar Azmoun for Alex Prepeliță (75'), Denis Poloz for Moussa Doumbia (77')

Lineups

FC Rostov

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 35 S. Dzhanaev (G)
  • 44 César Navas (D)
  • 30 F. Kudryashov (D)
  • 4 V. Granat (D)
  • 23 M. Mevlja (D)
  • 16 C. Noboa (M)
  • 89 A. Erokhin (M)
  • 84 A. Gaţcan (M)
  • 8 I. Kireev (M)
  • 20 S. Azmoun (F)
  • 7 D. Poloz (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 A. Prepeliță
  • 10 M. Doumbia
  • 3 P. Gueye
  • 6 S. Ezatolahi
  • 9 M. Grigorjev
  • 19 K. Bayramyan
  • 77 N. Medvedev

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Oblak (G)
  • 20 Juanfran (D)
  • 3 Filipe Luis (D)
  • 2 D. Godín (D)
  • 15 S. Savić (D)
  • 14 Gabi (M)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 10 Y. Carrasco (M)
  • 9 Fernando Torres (F)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (F)
  • 11 Á. Correa (M)

Substitutes

  • 21 K. Gameiro
  • 8 Saúl
  • 5 Tiago
  • 16 Š. Vrsaljko
  • 19 L. Hernández
  • 23 N. Gaitán
  • 25 André Moreira

Timeline

  1. Atletico Madrid
    4' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Filipe Luís
  2. FC Rostov
    28' FC Rostov Card · Yellow Card
    Miha Mevlja
  3. Atletico Madrid
    57' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Á. Correa · On: K. Gameiro
  4. Atletico Madrid
    62' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Yannick Carrasco · Assist: Fernando Torres
  5. Atletico Madrid
    70' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Juanfran
  6. FC Rostov
    75' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Azmoun · On: A. Prepeliță
  7. FC Rostov
    77' FC Rostov subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Poloz · On: M. Doumbia
  8. Atletico Madrid
    89' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Yannick Carrasco · On: Saúl Ñíguez
  9. Atletico Madrid
    90'+1 Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Griezmann · On: Tiago

Match Stats

Stat FC Rostov Atletico Madrid
Fouls 11 6
Pass Accuracy 63% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 2 14
Corners 0 5
Total Passes 332 716
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 2 6
Shots off Target 0 6
Possession 31% 69%
Accurate Passes 210 599
Shots Inside Box 0 10
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card for Filipe Luis did not hinder Atletico Madrid's offensive drive, as they maintained their discipline and focus in defense.
  • ▸ Yannick Carrasco's goal in the 62nd minute was a significant turning point, giving Atletico the lead and a psychological edge over FC Rostov.