Match report

Atletico Madrid Defeats Red Bull Salzburg 4-1 in UEFA Champions League

Red Bull Salzburg
Red Bull Salzburg
1–4
FT
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
Jan 29, 2025

Atletico Madrid showcased their dominance in the UEFA Champions League by defeating Red Bull Salzburg with a convincing 4-1 win. The Spanish side scored early and often, thanks to goals from G. Simeone, A. Griezmann, and M. Llorente. Despite efforts from Red Bull Salzburg's A. Daghim late in the game, Atletico Madrid maintained their lead.

Key Facts

  • Atletico Madrid scored four goals to secure victory.
  • Goals were scored by G. Simeone (5', 13'), A. Griezmann (46'), and M. Llorente (63').
  • Red Bull Salzburg's only goal was from A. Daghim in the 90th minute.
  • Nicolás Capaldo received a yellow card for Red Bull Salzburg at the 57th minute.

Lineups

Red Bull Salzburg

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Schlager (G)
  • 70 A. Dedić (D)
  • 6 S. Baidoo (D)
  • 4 H. Blank (D)
  • 3 A. Terzić (D)
  • 49 M. Yeo (M)
  • 7 N. Capaldo (M)
  • 15 M. Diambou (M)
  • 30 O. Gloukh (M)
  • 28 A. Daghim (F)
  • 45 D. Nene (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 T. Kawamura
  • 10 B. Clark
  • 21 P. Ratkov
  • 8 Stefan Bajčetić
  • 39 L. Morgalla
  • 36 J. Mellberg
  • 1 J. Blaswich
  • 92 S. Hamzić

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Oblak (G)
  • 14 Marcos Llorente (D)
  • 24 Robin Le Normand (D)
  • 15 C. Lenglet (D)
  • 3 César Azpilicueta (D)
  • 22 G. Simeone (M)
  • 5 R. De Paul (M)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 12 Samuel Lino (M)
  • 19 J. Alvarez (F)
  • 7 A. Griezmann (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 N. Molina
  • 9 A. Sørloth
  • 17 Rodrigo Riquelme
  • 4 C. Gallagher
  • 11 T. Lemar
  • 10 Á. Correa
  • 20 A. Witsel
  • 1 J. Musso
  • 2 J. Giménez
  • 27 I. Kostis
  • 23 Reinildo
  • 40 Rayane Belaid

Timeline

  1. Atletico Madrid
    5' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Simeone · Assist: J. Álvarez
  2. Atletico Madrid
    13' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Griezmann · Assist: G. Simeone
  3. Atletico Madrid
    45'+1 Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Griezmann · Assist: Samuel Lino
  4. Red Bull Salzburg
    57' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolás Capaldo

    Foul

  5. Red Bull Salzburg
    58' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mamady Diambou · On: T. Kawamura
  6. Red Bull Salzburg
    58' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Nene · On: Bobby Clark
  7. Atletico Madrid
    59' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Simeone · On: N. Molina
  8. Atletico Madrid
    59' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Álvarez · On: A. Sorloth
  9. Atletico Madrid
    63' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Llorente · Assist: R. De Paul
  10. Red Bull Salzburg
    66' Red Bull Salzburg Card · Yellow Card
    H. Blank

    Foul

  11. Atletico Madrid
    67' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Griezmann · On: R. Riquelme
  12. Atletico Madrid
    67' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. De Paul · On: C. Gallagher
  13. Atletico Madrid
    81' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Samuel Lino · On: T. Lemar
  14. Red Bull Salzburg
    85' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nicolás Capaldo · On: Stefan Bajčetić
  15. Red Bull Salzburg
    85' Red Bull Salzburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Terzic · On: Leandro Morgalla
  16. Red Bull Salzburg
    90'+1 Red Bull Salzburg Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Daghim · Assist: Alexander Schlager

Match Stats

Stat Red Bull Salzburg Atletico Madrid
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 86% 84%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards
Total Shots 10 12
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 545 554
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 3 8
xG 0.62 1.96
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 469 465
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • Atletico Madrid took control early with goals from G. Simeone and A. Griezmann in the first half, setting the tone for a dominant performance.
  • The third goal by A. Griezmann just after halftime solidified Atletico's lead and put significant pressure on Red Bull Salzburg.