Atletico Madrid has put in scene a defensive masterclasses like that of Renan Lodi first-half heading made all the difference in 1-0 deserved by the Spanish champion in load win over Manchester United for a place in the Champions quarterfinals.
United failed to find a breakthrough after a promising one start and Lodi clinic finish for the only one goal gave Atletico a 2-1 overall win after a first leg drawn 1-1 in Madrid.
Elimination from the Champions League misery on United who it is only fifth in the Premier League and it seems unlikely qualify for the elite competition next term.
Atletico have also he had his internal difficulties after his extraordinary triumph in Primera Division in 2021 but it is progress shows coach Diego Simeone has not completely lost his magic touch.
In Amsterdam, the two-time Benfica winner performed a classic smash and grab to eliminate four times champions Ajax thanks to the header in late by Darwin Nunez. Benfica was second best in all but in some way survived Ajax assault and goes 3-2 on aggregate.
Manchester City, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are already in the draw for the quarter-finals to be held on Friday. Title-holder Chelsea looks on join They on Wednesday when he defends a 2-0 lead to Lille while Juventus and Villarreal resume in Turin draws 1-1.
A loud Old Trafford roared early when Anthony Elanga, whose equalizer in the first leg saved a poor United performance – out-salted keeper Jan Oblak a head just over and the Swedish forward it got even closer a few moments later.
A sweep move cross from the right but by Elanga goal- effort tied by the neighbor post slapped Oblak in the head and flew to safety.
Atletico slowly came to a draw and only a marginal offside on Marcos Llorente saw Joao Felixin’s touch ruled out.
United did not take the warning but it’s Felix’s clever heel found Antoine Griezmann and his cross found Lodi al back post to head home in the 41st minute.
“We deserved the win in the first leg, but he fought like that hard here to get what we deserved from this draw, “said the Atletico Koke midfielder.
“We want Go far in the competition and it’s amazing to still be in it. It’s important for us still be in the Champions in what’s a up-And-down season.”
United have passed the second half and Jadon Sancho flies to the side with the side’S best effort.
“We haven’t done enough in both of them games to win it “, United keeper David de Gea told BT Sport. “It’s a very disappointing day for us.
“They are a team with A lot of experience. They know how to play those Champions League games.
“They scored a goal, a hard one team so it was hard for us to create opportunities “.
Former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, who netted a bright hat trick on on Saturday against Spurs, was totally contained by his old rivals and failed have only one shot on goal.
And Simeone’s Atletico, so famous for his organization and discipline, held on in relative comfort to claim another famous scalp.
The Argentine boss sprinted down the line for the tunnel al full- whistle of time with various drinks and flying missiles past his shoulders.
Ajax started positively against Benfica and Sebastien Haller had a potential 12th place goal in the tournament not allowed for offside.
“Our positional play it was excellent. We were a lot good on the ball”said Ajax coach Erik ten Hag. “Maybe it just lacked creativity.”
Benfica goal he led an enchanted life and Ajax were punished when he was given a soft cross free kick in by Alessandro Grimaldo.
Goalkeeper Andre Onana was beaten at ball of Nunez with 13 minutes to go and Benfica had little difficulty in seeing out a shock win.
“We managed to defend well together,” Benfica defender Nicolas Otamenti told CNN Portugal. “I’m more how happy that we have reached the goal. “
Atletico Madrid has put in scene a defensive masterclasses like that of Renan Lodi first-half heading made all the difference in 1-0 deserved by the Spanish champion in load win over Manchester United for a place in the Champions quarterfinals.
United failed to find a breakthrough after a promising one start and Lodi clinic finish for the only one goal gave Atletico a 2-1 overall win after a first leg drawn 1-1 in Madrid.
Elimination from the Champions League misery on United who it is only fifth in the Premier League and it seems unlikely qualify for the elite competition next term.
Atletico have also he had his internal difficulties after his extraordinary triumph in Primera Division in 2021 but it is progress shows coach Diego Simeone has not completely lost his magic touch.
In Amsterdam, the two-time Benfica winner performed a classic smash and grab to eliminate four times champions Ajax thanks to the header in late by Darwin Nunez. Benfica was second best in all but in some way survived Ajax assault and goes 3-2 on aggregate.
Manchester City, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are already in the draw for the quarter-finals to be held on Friday. Title-holder Chelsea looks on join They on Wednesday when he defends a 2-0 lead to Lille while Juventus and Villarreal resume in Turin draws 1-1.
A loud Old Trafford roared early when Anthony Elanga, whose equalizer in the first leg saved a poor United performance – out-salted keeper Jan Oblak a head just over and the Swedish forward it got even closer a few moments later.
A sweep move cross from the right but by Elanga goal- effort tied by the neighbor post slapped Oblak in the head and flew to safety.
Atletico slowly came to a draw and only a marginal offside on Marcos Llorente saw Joao Felixin’s touch ruled out.
United did not take the warning but it’s Felix’s clever heel found Antoine Griezmann and his cross found Lodi al back post to head home in the 41st minute.
“We deserved the win in the first leg, but he fought like that hard here to get what we deserved from this draw, “said the Atletico Koke midfielder.
“We want Go far in the competition and it’s amazing to still be in it. It’s important for us still be in the Champions in what’s a up-And-down season.”
United have passed the second half and Jadon Sancho flies to the side with the side’S best effort.
“We haven’t done enough in both of them games to win it “, United keeper David de Gea told BT Sport. “It’s a very disappointing day for us.
“They are a team with A lot of experience. They know how to play those Champions League games.
“They scored a goal, a hard one team so it was hard for us to create opportunities “.
Former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, who netted a bright hat trick on on Saturday against Spurs, was totally contained by his old rivals and failed have only one shot on goal.
And Simeone’s Atletico, so famous for his organization and discipline, held on in relative comfort to claim another famous scalp.
The Argentine boss sprinted down the line for the tunnel al full- whistle of time with various drinks and flying missiles past his shoulders.
Ajax started positively against Benfica and Sebastien Haller had a potential 12th place goal in the tournament not allowed for offside.
“Our positional play it was excellent. We were a lot good on the ball”said Ajax coach Erik ten Hag. “Maybe it just lacked creativity.”
Benfica goal he led an enchanted life and Ajax were punished when he was given a soft cross free kick in by Alessandro Grimaldo.
Goalkeeper Andre Onana was beaten at ball of Nunez with 13 minutes to go and Benfica had little difficulty in seeing out a shock win.
“We managed to defend well together,” Benfica defender Nicolas Otamenti told CNN Portugal. “I’m more how happy that we have reached the goal. “