Match report
Atletico Madrid Hold Off Manchester City in Thrilling UEFA Champions League Clash
Atletico Madrid
0–0
FT
Manchester City
Apr 13, 2022
Atletico Madrid held off reigning champions Manchester City in a tightly contested UEFA Champions League match that saw both teams battle fiercely for victory. Despite several chances, neither side could break the deadlock, leading to a goalless draw. The game was marred by numerous yellow cards and concluded with Atletico's Felipe receiving a red card.
Key Facts
- • Atletico Madrid 0–0 Manchester City
- • Felipe (Atletico Madrid) received two yellow cards, the second of which was in stoppage time and led to his dismissal.
- • K. De Bruyne substituted off for R. Sterling at 65 minutes for Manchester City.
- • A. Griezmann replaced by Yannick Carrasco at 69 minutes for Atletico Madrid.
- • N. Aké received a yellow card in stoppage time for Manchester City.
Lineups
Atletico Madrid
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 13 J. Oblak (G)
- 15 S. Savić (D)
- 18 Felipe (D)
- 23 Reinildo (D)
- 12 Renan Lodi (D)
- 4 G. Kondogbia (M)
- 6 Koke (M)
- 11 T. Lemar (M)
- 14 Marcos Llorente (D)
- 8 A. Griezmann (M)
- 7 João Félix (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Y. Carrasco
- 5 R. De Paul
- 10 Á. Correa
- 9 L. Suárez
- 19 Matheus Cunha
- 22 Hermoso
- 26 Javier Serrano
- 1 B. Lecomte
- 24 Š. Vrsaljko
- 17 D. Wass
Manchester City
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 31 Ederson Moraes (G)
- 2 K. Walker (D)
- 27 João Cancelo (D)
- 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
- 5 J. Stones (D)
- 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
- 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
- 20 Bernardo Silva (F)
- 16 Rodri (M)
- 47 P. Foden (F)
- 26 R. Mahrez (F)
Substitutes
- 7 R. Sterling
- 6 N. Aké
- 25 Fernandinho
- 48 L. Delap
- 87 J. McAtee
- 13 Z. Steffen
- 33 S. Carson
- 11 O. Zinchenko
- 3 Rúben Dias
- 90 R. Lavia
- 10 J. Grealish
- 53 S. Edozie
Timeline
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24' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardFelipe
Persistent fouling
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65' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1Off: K. De Bruyne · On: R. Sterling
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69' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Griezmann · On: Yannick Carrasco
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69' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: Koke · On: R. De Paul
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70' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: Renan Lodi · On: Á. Correa
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73' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Walker · On: N. Aké
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79' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3Off: Bernardo Silva · On: Fernandinho
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80' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardM. Llorente
Foul
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82' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Lemar · On: Luis Suárez
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82' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5Off: João Félix · On: M. Cunha
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85' Manchester City Card · Yellow CardRodri
Foul
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90'+1 Manchester City Card · Yellow CardN. Aké
Argument
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90'+1 Atletico Madrid Card · Red CardFelipe
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Atletico Madrid | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 87% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 399 | 605 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Accurate Passes | 301 | 525 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atletico's Felipe receives his second yellow card in stoppage time, reducing their numbers and giving Manchester City an advantage to press for a late goal.
- ▸ K. De Bruyne's early exit at 65 minutes shifted the tactical balance slightly towards Atletico Madrid, who capitalized on defensive solidity.