Live: Athletico Madrid V/s FC Barcelona
Line Ups-
1) Jan Oblak
2) Guillherme Siqueira
3) Juanfran
4) Miranda
5) Jose Gimenez
6) Mario Suarez
7) Raul Garcia
8) Arda Turan
9) Gabi
10) Antoinne Griezmann
11) Fernando Torres
FC Barcelona:
1) Ter Stegen
2) Gerard Pique
3) Javier Mascherano
4) Jordi Alba
5) Dani Alves
6) Ivan Rakitic
7) Sergio Busquets
8) Andres Iniesta
9) Luis Suarez
10) Lionel Messi
11) Neymar Jr.
Catch back in the next 45 Minutes. Stay tuned for the live updates as the players warm up in Vicente Calderon. !
Welcome Back, this match counts alot to both the teams. And it would be a wonder if Athleti Win this match to enter the Semi's. Here we go then. Both sets of players have joined us on the pitch for the first period. It must be said that there is a wonderful atmosphere inside the stadium. Barcelona Star- Neymar Jr.; Athletico Star- Antoinne Griezmann.
It is the away side that get the first 45 minutes underway in Madrid.
GOOOOOOOOOOAL! TORRES GIVES ATLETICO THE LEAD! THE HOSTS ARE IN FRONT IMMEDIATELY! Torres scored early at the Bernabeu in the last round and the Spaniard has netted inside one minute here. Unbelievable stuff From the Former Liverpool player as he gets his team a goal in the first minute. Sensational opening to this match and we are all level at 1-1 in the tie.
Barca have another free kick when Gimenez brings Neymar to the ground. It has been all Barca since Atletico opened the scoring inside the first 30 seconds.Unbelievable Stuff From both the teams. Barca keeps on handling the ball, The Liga winners cannot handle the ball properly.
The free kicks are racking up, but still no bookings eight minutes in. Garcia fouls Neymar. Neymar has been the victim to all the fouls in this Match.
GOAL! Atletico 1-1 Barcelona (Neymar) BARCELONA EQUALISES AND TAKE THE INITIATIVE AGAIN THROUGH NEYMAR!. Super, super goal. Great play by Messi Suarez and Neymar as Neymar grudges his shot into the bottom corner.
Griezmann has a half-chance but his effort is just wide. The opening 10 minutes have been electric at the Calderon. It's a nail biting game as Barcelona again take a lead on the Aggregate and then have an advantage of an away goal. Garcia is booked for a late challenge on Alba. Atlast a card comes out of the pocket of the referee.
Both the managers are like a puppet, sometimes angry and sometimes happy. Torres's header is just wide of the post. Atletico need two more goals without reply if they are to make the semi-finals. If they tie with the Aggregate, Barca will win due to an away goal.
20 Minutes are up and the scoreline is 1-1.
Alba has just injured himself with the linesman's flag. He looks injured badly as Pique goes to pick him up. Still 1-1 on the night and 24 minutes off. Athleti have been successfull in putting pressure on the away team. Atletico threaten with another corner, but Gabi's delivery hits the side netting and Barca have a goal kick.
Torres clips an excellent cross into Griezmann, but the Frenchman's effort is straight at Ter Stegen. It was a big chance for the Homer to double their lead.
PENALTY ATLETICO! Juanfran is fouled. It looked to be out of the box but referree took it to the penalty spot.
GOAL! Atletico 2-1 Barcelona (Garcia, pen) Garcia fires his effort into the bottom corner! and the aggregate is back on level.
Barca are still in charge despite the 2-1 score due to their away Goal, Athleti look promising at the home. 2-1 at the 33rd minute. 10 minutes remain and Athleti will leave the field with a positive attitude.
Now the only way for Barcelona to stop Madrid is by fouling and that is what they are doing.Barca come close to scoring their second as Rakitic finds some space inside the Atletico box, but Gimenez just manages to deflect the Croatian's effort over the crossbar.
GOAL! Atletico 2-2 Barcelona (Busquets) Barca level on the night as Miranda turns a Busquets header into his own net following a corner from the right. Diego Godin is being missed by Madrid, as Barcelona break out and they are again on an advantage. What a game at the Calderon!
GOAL! Atletico 2-3 Barcelona (Neymar) Consecutive Goals for Barcelona under 3 Minutes, Athletico aren't controlling the ball. What happened is just miserable for Madrid. Neymar converts from close range after Alba had somehow met a deep pass from Messi.
And now there is silence in the Calderon as the rivals take the lead again. Astonishing! Lionel Messi is now booked for dissent, he is shown a Yellow.HALF-TIME: Atletico 2-3 Barcelona It is half time folks. Was an interesting half. Catch us back in 15 for the second half. Till then, Bye!
Just a reminder that Atletico now need three goals without reply to advance. If they don't, it would be easy for the giants to take the Cup.
Both sets of players join us on the pitch for the second period. More of the same please - some first half that was! The home side get the second 45 minutes of action underway. More Goals, More entertainment.
Substitution: Saul in for Griezmann.
This match kicked off with a great attitude from Calderon but now they are quiet. RED CARD! Atletico are down to 10 men! Gabi is sent off for a bad foul ever expected. Meanwhile Arda Turan has also been booked for taking away the ball from Alves. Athletico need to be very careful.
Do Athletico lack confidence now? Aggregate is 2-4 and they are down to 10 Men. Horrible scenes at the Calderon, really disappointing. What shall happen next?
Barca are more than comfortable in keeping possession of the ball. They don't give away the ball easily. MSN- Messi Neymar Suarez are hungry of scoring more and more.
Athleti Fans lost all their confidence and turned down. Atleast the team needs someone to support. Don't Worry! We are here to support them.
30 mins are remaining but the scoreline isn't affected, looks like the coach is the only one to support the team.
Though Fernando Torres being in the team, Madrid miss Godin.
Barca come close to scoring a fourth as Messi sets up Rakitic inside the box, but Gimenez is on hand to make a fine block. If Barca score again they seal the deal.
Atletico make their second change as Juanfran is replaced by Jesus Gamez. Madrid can do nothing rather than substituing and rolling their Players. Barca are preparing to make their first change, meanwhile, with Jeremy Mathieu ready and waiting.
Mathieu replaces Mascherano. Cani enters the match in place of Turan.
Unlike the first half, this half has no attack play, which Madrid really need.
Barca are in control of the possession, but they are not doing too much with it as Atletico sit and defend the edge of their own box.
Seems like, Barca are happy with their lead and Madrid are happy with their trail. Both the teams are satisfied maybe. Suarez (Atletico) is booked for a terrible challenge on Busquets.
Unlike the first half, this half has no attack play, which Madrid really need.
Barca are in control of the possession, but they are not doing too much with it as Atletico sit and defend the edge of their own box.
Seems like, Barca are happy with their lead and Madrid are happy with their trail. Both the teams are satisfied maybe. Suarez (Atletico) is booked for a terrible challenge on Busquets.
Barca make their second change as Rafinha replaces Rakitic.
Atletico come close to scoring their third of the night as Cani thumps one towards the top corner, but Ter Stegen is on hand to make an excellent save. Atleast now the match comes to action.
In the meanwhile, Messi has a chance to put this one beyond Atletico once and for all, but the Argentine strokes his effort straight into the arms of Oblak. The match is boosted after 70th minute.
Alves is now booked for the foul on Cani. Bad foul deserves a Yelllow. Barcelona lead 4-2 on aggregate.
Siqueira is also booked for the foul on Messi as he tries to dive in to stop the running Messi.
Barca make their third change as Pedro replaces Neymar. Both teams have completed their Substitutions and now it reflects that Barca go ahead to the semi final.
Barca had a chance to score from a setpiece but it is well blocked by Giminez. The home side cannot make their presence known in attack. Iniesta collects a stunning ball from Messi before driving into the box, but Oblak is down to make a really smart save.
82 mins are up and the home side still have 3 to score, seems impossible. This match is of Barca.
Giminez is now booked for dissent. Seems like the whole team is been Yellow Carded. Athletico facing the problem of the Gabi who was red carded.
Suarez (Atletico) is given his marching orders for another poor challenge on Messi. Second yellow card for the Spanish midfielder and Atletico are down to nine men here. Suarez got his second Yellow and he is back into the tunnel. Athletico lose now, that's a perfect deal.
Cani is also Yellow Carded. And yes now the whole team is yellow Carded except the goalie Jan Oblak. In the last twenty minutes there are 5 Yellow Cards for the home team.
I am a big fan of Atletico, but they have let themselves down big time tonight. The lack of discipline in the second period has been very poor indeed. Barca are heading for the semis and rightly so. Yeah, Athletico will have to try their luck next time. By eliminating Real Madrid ATM made the way simple for Barca to win.
The stadium is emptying as Iniesta strikes one into the body of Oblak. Almost over here.
And it's full time now and Barca proceed to the semi finals defeating Athletico 4-2 on Aggregate.
Good Bye Folks, Take Care. Good Night.
Atletico come close to scoring their third of the night as Cani thumps one towards the top corner, but Ter Stegen is on hand to make an excellent save. Atleast now the match comes to action.
In the meanwhile, Messi has a chance to put this one beyond Atletico once and for all, but the Argentine strokes his effort straight into the arms of Oblak. The match is boosted after 70th minute.
Alves is now booked for the foul on Cani. Bad foul deserves a Yelllow. Barcelona lead 4-2 on aggregate.
Siqueira is also booked for the foul on Messi as he tries to dive in to stop the running Messi.
Barca make their third change as Pedro replaces Neymar. Both teams have completed their Substitutions and now it reflects that Barca go ahead to the semi final.
Barca had a chance to score from a setpiece but it is well blocked by Giminez. The home side cannot make their presence known in attack. Iniesta collects a stunning ball from Messi before driving into the box, but Oblak is down to make a really smart save.
82 mins are up and the home side still have 3 to score, seems impossible. This match is of Barca.
Giminez is now booked for dissent. Seems like the whole team is been Yellow Carded. Athletico facing the problem of the Gabi who was red carded.
Suarez (Atletico) is given his marching orders for another poor challenge on Messi. Second yellow card for the Spanish midfielder and Atletico are down to nine men here. Suarez got his second Yellow and he is back into the tunnel. Athletico lose now, that's a perfect deal.
Cani is also Yellow Carded. And yes now the whole team is yellow Carded except the goalie Jan Oblak. In the last twenty minutes there are 5 Yellow Cards for the home team.
I am a big fan of Atletico, but they have let themselves down big time tonight. The lack of discipline in the second period has been very poor indeed. Barca are heading for the semis and rightly so. Yeah, Athletico will have to try their luck next time. By eliminating Real Madrid ATM made the way simple for Barca to win.
The stadium is emptying as Iniesta strikes one into the body of Oblak. Almost over here.
And it's full time now and Barca proceed to the semi finals defeating Athletico 4-2 on Aggregate.
Good Bye Folks, Take Care. Good Night.
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