Match report

Juventus Defeats Atletico Madrid 3-0 in UEFA Champions League

Juventus
Juventus
3–0
FT
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
Mar 12, 2019

Juventus stunned Atletico Madrid with a 3-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League, thanks to three goals from Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar scored twice in the first half and added a penalty in the second, ensuring Juventus maintained their strong position in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Cristiano Ronaldo scored all three goals for Juventus at minutes 27, 49, and 86.
  • • Atletico Madrid struggled to break through Juventus' defense.
  • • Juventus had two yellow cards, including one to F. Bernardeschi.
  • • Atletico Madrid had four yellow cards, with Juanfran, José María Giménez, and Vitolo receiving bookings.
  • • The match saw multiple substitutions from both sides, including João Cancelo and Moise Kean for Juventus.

Lineups

Juventus

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Szczęsny (G)
  • 19 L. Bonucci (D)
  • 3 G. Chiellini (D)
  • 20 João Cancelo (D)
  • 37 L. Spinazzola (M)
  • 14 B. Matuidi (M)
  • 5 M. Pjanić (M)
  • 23 E. Can (M)
  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)
  • 17 M. Mandžukić (F)
  • 33 F. Bernardeschi (M)

Substitutes

  • 10 P. Dybala
  • 18 M. Kean
  • 4 M. Cáceres
  • 22 M. Perin
  • 24 D. Rugani
  • 30 R. Bentancur
  • 41 H. Nicolussi

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Oblak (G)
  • 20 Juanfran (D)
  • 2 D. Godín (D)
  • 4 S. Arias (D)
  • 24 J. Giménez (D)
  • 8 Saúl (M)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 11 T. Lemar (M)
  • 14 Rodri Hernández (M)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (F)
  • 22 Álvaro Morata (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Á. Correa
  • 23 Vitolo
  • 1 Adán
  • 9 N. Kalinić
  • 15 S. Savić
  • 30 Mikel Carro
  • 35 Francisco Montero

Timeline

  1. Juventus
    27' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo · Assist: F. Bernardeschi
  2. Juventus
    49' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    Cristiano Ronaldo · Assist: João Cancelo
  3. Atletico Madrid
    57' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Lemar · On: Á. Correa
  4. Juventus
    64' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    F. Bernardeschi
  5. Juventus
    67' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Spinazzola · On: P. Dybala
  6. Atletico Madrid
    73' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Juanfran
  7. Atletico Madrid
    77' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Arias · On: Vitolo
  8. Juventus
    80' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Mandžukić · On: Moise Kean
  9. Atletico Madrid
    86' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    José María Giménez
  10. Juventus
    86' Juventus Goal · Penalty
    Cristiano Ronaldo
  11. Atletico Madrid
    90' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Vitolo

Match Stats

Stat Juventus Atletico Madrid
Fouls 12 17
Pass Accuracy 83% 72%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 5
Corners 5 0
Total Passes 539 345
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 4 0
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 450 249
Shots Inside Box 11 1
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Ronaldo's early goal at the 27th minute set the tone for Juventus' dominance.
  • ▸ The second goal by Ronaldo in the 49th minute extended Juventus' lead, leaving Atletico Madrid needing a comeback.
  • ▸ Atletico Madrid's substitutions didn't make much difference as Ronaldo's penalty at the 86th minute confirmed Juventus' victory.