Match report

Atletico Madrid Defeats Borussia Dortmund 2–1 in UEFA Champions League

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
2–1
FT
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Apr 10, 2024

Atletico Madrid held off Borussia Dortmund to secure a vital 2-1 win in the UEFA Champions League. R. De Paul opened the scoring early on, followed by Samuel Lino's goal assisted by Antoine Griezmann. S. Haller scored for Borussia Dortmund late in the game but it wasn't enough to overturn Atletico Madrid’s lead.

Key Facts

  • Atletico Madrid won 2-1 against Borussia Dortmund.
  • R. De Paul scored the first goal for Atletico Madrid in the 4th minute.
  • Samuel Lino doubled the lead, with an assist from Antoine Griezmann, in the 32nd minute.
  • S. Haller pulled one back for Borussia Dortmund in the 81st minute.

Lineups

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Oblak (G)
  • 20 A. Witsel (D)
  • 2 J. Giménez (D)
  • 3 César Azpilicueta (D)
  • 16 N. Molina (M)
  • 14 Marcos Llorente (M)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 5 R. De Paul (M)
  • 12 Samuel Lino (M)
  • 19 Álvaro Morata (F)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Pablo Barrios
  • 10 Á. Correa
  • 15 S. Savić
  • 8 Saúl
  • 17 Rodrigo Riquelme
  • 23 Reinildo
  • 1 H. Moldovan
  • 4 Gabriel Paulista
  • 31 Antonio Gomis
  • 18 A. Vermeeren
  • 30 S. El Jebari

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 26 J. Ryerson (D)
  • 15 M. Hummels (D)
  • 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 22 I. Maatsen (D)
  • 20 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 23 E. Can (M)
  • 10 J. Sancho (M)
  • 8 F. Nmecha (M)
  • 27 K. Adeyemi (M)
  • 14 N. Füllkrug (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Brandt
  • 9 S. Haller
  • 43 J. Bynoe-Gittens
  • 11 M. Reus
  • 6 S. Özcan
  • 25 N. Süle
  • 33 A. Meyer
  • 16 J. Duranville
  • 18 Y. Moukoko
  • 35 M. Lotka
  • 17 M. Wolf

Timeline

  1. Atletico Madrid
    4' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    R. De Paul
  2. Borussia Dortmund
    24' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    E. Can

    Foul

  3. Atletico Madrid
    27' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Samuel Lino

    Foul

  4. Atletico Madrid
    28' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    M. Llorente

    Argument

  5. Atletico Madrid
    32' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Samuel Lino · Assist: A. Griezmann
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    46' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Nmecha · On: J. Brandt
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    53' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    I. Maatsen

    Foul

  8. Borussia Dortmund
    60' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Niclas Füllkrug · On: S. Haller
  9. Atletico Madrid
    64' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Morata · On: Pablo Barrios
  10. Borussia Dortmund
    73' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Adeyemi · On: J. Gittens
  11. Atletico Madrid
    75' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    José María Giménez

    Foul

  12. Atletico Madrid
    80' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. De Paul · On: Á. Correa
  13. Borussia Dortmund
    81' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Haller
  14. Borussia Dortmund
    84' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Sabitzer · On: M. Reus
  15. Borussia Dortmund
    84' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Can · On: S. Ozcan
  16. Atletico Madrid
    90'+1 Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Witsel · On: Stefan Savić
  17. Atletico Madrid
    90'+1 Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Samuel Lino · On: R. Riquelme
  18. Atletico Madrid
    90' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Molina · On: Saúl Ñíguez

Match Stats

Stat Atletico Madrid Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 78% 89%
Offsides
Red Cards
Total Shots 14 12
Corners 8 8
Total Passes 321 649
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 9 4
xG 2.18 0.87
Shots off Target 1 4
Possession 33% 67%
Accurate Passes 250 576
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • Atletico Madrid capitalized early with R. De Paul’s goal, setting a strong tone and confidence for the team.
  • Samuel Lino's second goal extended Atletico Madrid's lead significantly, putting pressure on Borussia Dortmund to fight back.