Match report

Atletico Madrid Defeats Juventus 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
2–0
FT
Juventus
Juventus
Feb 20, 2019

Atletico Madrid stunned Juventus with a resilient performance, securing a 2-0 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash. The Spanish side's defense was impenetrable, and crucial goals from José María Giménez and Diego Godín sealed the win. Despite early yellow cards for Diego Costa and Thomas Partey, Atletico Madrid maintained their composure and capitalized on their opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Atletico Madrid defeated Juventus 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League
  • • José María Giménez scored the first goal in the 78th minute
  • • Diego Godín added the second goal in the 83rd minute
  • • Diego Costa and Thomas Partey received yellow cards early in the match
  • • Atletico Madrid made three substitutions: Morata for Costa, Lemar for Partey, and Correa for Koke

Lineups

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Oblak (G)
  • 20 Juanfran (D)
  • 3 Filipe Luis (D)
  • 2 D. Godín (D)
  • 24 J. Giménez (D)
  • 8 Saúl (M)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 5 T. Partey (M)
  • 14 Rodri Hernández (M)
  • 19 Diego Costa (F)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Álvaro Morata
  • 11 T. Lemar
  • 10 Á. Correa
  • 1 Adán
  • 4 S. Arias
  • 9 N. Kalinić
  • 15 S. Savić

Juventus

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Szczęsny (G)
  • 19 L. Bonucci (D)
  • 3 G. Chiellini (D)
  • 12 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 2 M. De Sciglio (D)
  • 14 B. Matuidi (M)
  • 5 M. Pjanić (M)
  • 30 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
  • 17 M. Mandžukić (F)
  • 10 P. Dybala (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 E. Can
  • 33 F. Bernardeschi
  • 20 João Cancelo
  • 4 M. Cáceres
  • 22 M. Perin
  • 24 D. Rugani
  • 37 L. Spinazzola

Timeline

  1. Atletico Madrid
    8' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Diego Costa
  2. Atletico Madrid
    45' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    T. Partey
  3. Juventus
    55' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    Alex Sandro
  4. Atletico Madrid
    58' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Diego Costa · On: A. Morata
  5. Atletico Madrid
    61' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Partey · On: T. Lemar
  6. Atletico Madrid
    67' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Koke · On: Á. Correa
  7. Juventus
    73' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Pjanić · On: E. Can
  8. Atletico Madrid
    78' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    José María Giménez
  9. Juventus
    80' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Dybala · On: F. Bernardeschi
  10. Atletico Madrid
    83' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Godín
  11. Juventus
    84' Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Matuidi · On: João Cancelo
  12. Atletico Madrid
    89' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    A. Griezmann

Match Stats

Stat Atletico Madrid Juventus
Fouls 12 16
Pass Accuracy 73% 87%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 8 7
Total Passes 311 543
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 5 2
Shots off Target 5 9
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 228 473
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atletico Madrid's early yellow cards to Diego Costa and Thomas Partey in the 8th and 45th minutes forced tactical adjustments, which strengthened their defensive resolve.
  • ▸ The opening goal by José María Giménez in the 78th minute boosted Atletico Madrid's confidence, leading to a decisive second goal by Diego Godín just five minutes later.