Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to Athletic Club Bilbao. A crowd of 18,584 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Athletic Club Bilbao appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the match underway!
6.03
0-0Marcos Ibanez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Caballero. Arturo Caballero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
10.58
0-0Marcus Crooks clumsily knocks into Pier G. Lambertini. Marcus Crooks is given a warning by the referee! Pier G. Lambertini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.18
Pier G. Lambertini surges forward with the ball. Pier G. Lambertini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Enrique Barkero.
18.38
Pier G. Lambertini makes a simple pass to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Prieto.
20.48
Marcos Ibanez sees space and advances. Marcos Ibanez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mauricio Ruiz.
26.00
0-0Leonardo Guardiola makes a probing pass to Arturo Caballero. Arturo Caballero shoots from 25 yards. Alberto Serrano easily smothers it.
27.57
Ashley Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Youssouf Benon.
32.15
0-0Marcos Ibanez comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Ruiz. Marcos Ibanez is warned by the referee! Ernesto Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.21
0-0Athletic Club Bilbao are easily keeping Atlético de Madrid at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
36.05
Ashley Izzet chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.34
Mauricio Ruiz makes a simple pass to Ashley Izzet. Ashley Izzet kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke plays a perfect one-two with Felipe Cruz and rushes in on goal... Alistair Cooke rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jose Javier Guardiola!
42.24
Pier G. Lambertini chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Cruz. Felipe Cruz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.14
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Athletic Club Bilbao get the second half underway!
48.45
Marcus Crooks knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Galadames. Eugenio Galadames finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Alberto Serrano manages to gather it comfortably.
49.26
0-0Jose Fortes Calvo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Izzet. Ashley Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Felipe Cruz. Felipe Cruz finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
53.22
Mauricio Ruiz advances with the ball. Mauricio Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo makes a simple pass to Felipe Cruz. Felipe Cruz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.24
Marcus Crooks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Galadames. Eugenio Galadames shoots from 20 yards but Alberto Serrano is on top of it.
63.44
Gregorio Lorenzo surges forward with the ball. Gregorio Lorenzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Cruz. Felipe Cruz heads the ball goalwards. Jose Javier Guardiola easily smothers it.
69.24
Pier G. Lambertini chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Youssouf Benon.
77.51
Ashley Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Cooke. Alistair Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Javier Guardiola who gathers it comfortably.
84.19
Gregorio Lorenzo takes it forward alone. Gregorio Lorenzo makes a simple pass to Felipe Cruz. Felipe Cruz goes all the way! Felipe Cruz tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Jose Javier Guardiola.
89.50
Marcos Ibanez advances with the ball. Marcos Ibanez whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Caballero. Arturo Caballero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Alberto Serrano!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
28.7%
48.8%
22.5%