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UEFA Champions League - Atletico Madrid 2 Juventus 0 - Match Report
Advantage Athleti as Godin & Giménez strike late on to defeat Juventus
Jose Gimenez and Diego Godin struck late to earn Atletico Madrid a 2-0 victory in an entertaining first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Juventus.
Gimenez picked up the pieces at a 78th-minute corner to drill home the opener, before Diego Godin's strike five minutes later deflected in off former Real Madrid man Cristiano Ronaldo.
Alvaro Morata had earlier been denied a goal against his old club by VAR, while Juve's best chance saw a Ronaldo free-kick tipped over by Jan Oblak in the first 10 minutes.
The Serie A champions looked on course to take a goalless draw back to Turin until Atleti, who will have Diego Costa and Thomas Partey suspended for the return trip, snared the victory.
Goals/ Highlights
Goal! Godin pops up at the back post, and his shot finds the back of the net via a deflection of Cristiano Ronaldo!
Goal! José Giménez fires Atletico into the lead!
No Goal! It just had to be Alvaro Morata! A towering header against his former side! but it's chalked off for a foul in the build-up!
Post! Szczesny tips the ball onto the crossbar to deny Griezmann! Frantic stuff at the Wanda!
Chance! Diego Costa spurns a chance one on one! The Athleti man really should be hitting the target there!
Chance! Griezmann stings the palms of Szczesny!
Chance! Ronaldo stings the palms of Jan Oblak with a free-kick from way out!
Let's go!
Live Updates
Preamble
I don't want this to be *too* Cristiano heavy... but what a sweet strike! We are 10 minutes away from game time!
🔥 @Cristiano ⚽️🎯#GETREADY #AtletiJuve #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/wkdGhCp4kz — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) February 20, 2019
In all fairness, that is some goalscoring record from the Portuguese megastar!
Here's a look at @Cristiano's outstanding record against @Atleti 👇 #UCL #beINUCL #AtletiJuve pic.twitter.com/mr1uJgyxQV — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 20, 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo has been labelled a "Freak of Nature" that's a tad harsh, Ruud!
💪 "Freak of nature" @Cristiano #Ronaldo still going strong at 34!https://t.co/5BecpVxss7#beINUCL #UCL #AtletiJuve 📺 HD12 pic.twitter.com/ivIbF7OQAZ — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 20, 2019
Now for Juventus! CR7 starts on the right wing, Mario Manzukic is playing through the middle, whilst returning to his former employers!
📝⚪️⚫️ | Tonight's Starting XI for #AtletiJuve!
💺 Subs: Perin, Cancelo, Caceres, Rugani, Spinazzola, Emre Can, Bernardeschi#GETREADY #FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/E8JgPKTUHi — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) February 20, 2019
Ladies & Gentleman! The Atletico team (Adding to the smooth vibes laid down by Juve) we have the Atletico team! Diego Costa is back! and expected to rough things up in attack, Diego Godin will be the rock at the back, and Rodrigo will be the man to watch in central midfield!
🏧👥 | LINE-UP
Ladies and gentlemen, your Atleti starting XI for tonight’s clash.
🔴⚪ Vamos! 🔴⚪#AúpaAtleti #AtletiJuve #UCL pic.twitter.com/MwwNTWhgYJ — Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) February 20, 2019
Juve will be dressed in black for their trip to Madrid! Team news coming up!
Which ⚪️⚫️ are you tipping to score tonight? ⚽️#GETREADY #AtletiJuve #UCL #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/xg2aYLYnCP — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) February 20, 2019
Fancy watching the action in the studio? Join Angus Scott along with Andy Cole & Ruud Gullit!
📺 HD11: Tune-in to the studio where @AngusScott is joined by former @ChampionsLeague winners @GullitR and @vancole9 for the build-up to tonight's action 💥#UCL #beINUCL pic.twitter.com/iig5qGyZtY — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 20, 2019
Juventus have arrived!
Now arriving at the @Metropolitano: 👊⚪️⚫️#GETREADY #AtletiJuve #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/LUtbLnC5d3 — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) February 20, 2019
Talking of which... Diego Simeone in CR7 praise shocker! Do you think Ronaldo will score in Madrid tonight?
#Simeone: 🗣️ "I think @Cristiano made a great choice when he changed clubs".#beINUCL #AtletiJuve https://t.co/bUADw9bMkO — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 20, 2019
We asked you earlier today who you fancy for tonight's big game. So far, it's clear. Atletico all the way!
.@juventusfc travel to the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium to face #Simeone's @Atleti side eager to utilize the home advantage - Who have you got as favorites to win?
❤️ LIKE for @Atleti
🔁 RT for @juventusfc #UCL #beINUCL #AtletiJuve pic.twitter.com/Omz7W0TFuJ — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) February 20, 2019
So here we go! Atletico Madrid Vs Juventus! It's the big one! I must say, Athleti's dressing room is looking sweet!
🔝 The changing room is ready. Are you?
👕👖🧦👟 #AúpaAtleti #AtletiJuve #UCL pic.twitter.com/jkdfrXGoCm — Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) February 20, 2019
Good evening! Welcome to the Live Updates of Atletico Madrid Vs Juventus in the Champions League! It's the battle of the heavyweights in Madrid, as last seasons Europa League winners Atleti take on one of the favourites for the Champions League Juventus. As ever, join me for all the latest updates from the big match at the Wanda, including Live Updates, Team News including goals & Highlights.