Match report
RB Leipzig Defeats Atletico Madrid 2–1 in UEFA Champions League Thriller
RB Leipzig
2–1
FT
Atletico Madrid
Aug 13, 2020
RB Leipzig stunned Atletico Madrid with a 2–1 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash. D. Olmo opened the scoring for RB Leipzig before Atletico Madrid briefly leveled through a penalty by João Félix. T. Adams sealed the win for RB Leipzig in the closing stages, showcasing the team's resilience and determination in the competition.
Key Facts
- • RB Leipzig 2–1 Atletico Madrid
- • D. Olmo scores first goal for RB Leipzig in the 51st minute
- • João Félix equalizes from the penalty spot in the 71st minute
- • T. Adams secures the victory for RB Leipzig with the second goal in the 88th minute
- • Atletico Madrid's Renan Lodi and RB Leipzig's L. Klostermann, K. Kampl, and A. Haidara receive yellow cards
Lineups
RB Leipzig
Formation: 3-3-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Péter Gulácsi (G)
- 16 Lukas Klostermann (D)
- 5 Dayot Upamecano (D)
- 23 Marcel Halstenberg (D)
- 27 Konrad Laimer (M)
- 44 Kevin Kampl (M)
- 3 Angeliño (M)
- 7 Marcel Sabitzer (F)
- 25 Dani Olmo (M)
- 18 Christopher Nkunku (F)
- 9 Yussuf Poulsen (F)
Substitutes
- 28 Yvon Mvogo
- 33 Philipp Tschauner
- 4 Willi Orbán
- 22 Nordi Mukiele
- 8 Amadou Haidara
- 47 Joscha Wosz
- 14 Tyler Adams
- 21 Patrik Schick
- 41 Dennis Borkowski
- 10 Emil Forsberg
- 17 Ademola Lookman
- 38 Hugo Novoa Ramos
Atletico Madrid
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 Jan Oblak (G)
- 23 Kieran Trippier (D)
- 15 Stefan Savić (D)
- 2 José Giménez (D)
- 12 Renan Lodi (D)
- 6 Koke (M)
- 16 Héctor Herrera (M)
- 8 Saúl Ñíguez (M)
- 21 Yannick Carrasco (M)
- 14 Marcos Llorente (F)
- 19 Diego Costa (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Antonio Adán
- 4 Santiago Arias
- 18 Felipe
- 22 Mario Hermoso
- 35 Manuel Sánchez
- 5 Thomas Partey
- 11 Thomas Lemar
- 38 Toni Moya
- 20 Vitolo
- 7 João Félix
- 9 Álvaro Morata
- 17 Ivan Šaponjić
Timeline
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51' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal GoalD. Olmo · Assist: M. Sabitzer
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58' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: João Félix · On: H. Herrera
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62' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardRenan Lodi
Diving
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70' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow CardL. Klostermann
Tripping
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71' Atletico Madrid Goal · PenaltyJoão Félix
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72' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Morata · On: Diego Costa
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72' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Adams · On: Konrad Laimer
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82' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow CardK. Kampl
Holding
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83' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Schick · On: D. Olmo
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83' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Haidara · On: C. Nkunku
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87' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow CardA. Haidara
Tripping
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88' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal GoalT. Adams · Assist: Angelino
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90'+2 RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4Off: N. Mukiele · On: M. Sabitzer
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90'+2 Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: Felipe · On: Koke
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90'+6 Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardJosé María Giménez
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | RB Leipzig | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 21 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 80% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 9 |
| Corners | 3 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 629 | 456 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Accurate Passes | 538 | 367 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ D. Olmo's early goal in the 51st minute set the tone for RB Leipzig's dominance
- ▸ João Félix's penalty leveled the game temporarily, but RB Leipzig's counter-attack and T. Adams' goal in the 88th minute shifted momentum back to the home team