Match report

Atletico Madrid Defeats Leicester 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
1–0
FT
Leicester
Leicester
Apr 12, 2017

Atletico Madrid secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Leicester in their UEFA Champions League clash, with Antoine Griezmann scoring the only goal from the penalty spot in the 28th minute. The match was marked by Leicester's frequent defensive fouls, resulting in three yellow cards, while Atletico Madrid held on to their lead despite the pressure from the Foxes.

Key Facts

  • • Antoine Griezmann scored the only goal from a penalty kick in the 28th minute
  • • Leicester received three yellow cards: Marc Albrighton (27'), Yohan Benalouane (49'), and Robert Huth (58')
  • • Atletico Madrid made two substitutions: Yannick Carrasco (65') for Ángel Correa and Fernando Torres (75') for Thomas Partey
  • • Leicester made two substitutions: Shinji Okazaki (46') for Andy King and Jamie Vardy (77') for Islam Slimani

Lineups

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)
  • 8 Saúl (M)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 10 Y. Carrasco (M)
  • 9 Fernando Torres (F)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Á. Correa
  • 22 T. Partey
  • 17 A. Cerci
  • 19 L. Hernández
  • 23 N. Gaitán
  • 24 J. Giménez
  • 25 André Moreira

Leicester

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 6 R. Huth (D)
  • 28 C. Fuchs (D)
  • 17 D. Simpson (D)
  • 29 Y. Benalouane (D)
  • 25 W. Ndidi (M)
  • 11 M. Albrighton (M)
  • 4 D. Drinkwater (M)
  • 20 S. Okazaki (F)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (M)
  • 9 J. Vardy (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 A. King
  • 19 I. Slimani
  • 3 B. Chilwell
  • 13 D. Amartey
  • 21 R. Zieler
  • 22 D. Gray
  • 23 L. Ulloa

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    27' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    M. Albrighton
  2. Atletico Madrid
    28' Atletico Madrid Goal · Penalty
    A. Griezmann
  3. Leicester
    46' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Okazaki · On: A. King
  4. Leicester
    49' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    Yohan Benalouane
  5. Leicester
    58' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    Robert Huth
  6. Atletico Madrid
    65' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Yannick Carrasco · On: Á. Correa
  7. Atletico Madrid
    75' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fernando Torres · On: T. Partey
  8. Leicester
    77' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Vardy · On: I. Slimani

Match Stats

Stat Atletico Madrid Leicester
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 85% 70%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 7
Corners 8 1
Total Passes 631 301
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 3 0
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 68% 32%
Accurate Passes 534 211
Shots Inside Box 8 3
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Griezmann's penalty goal in the 28th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Atletico Madrid, who managed to control the game from then on
  • ▸ Leicester's multiple yellow cards, particularly to key defenders, weakened their defensive structure, making it difficult to launch a comeback against Atletico Madrid