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Marcus Llorente put Atlético ahead before the break (29th). The “policemen” defended themselves through Dominik Szoboszlai (40th) and Mergim Berisha (47th). However, the 2014 and 2016 Champions League finalist had more stamina and beat Salzburg in the group A table. After two games these are now kept on a counter. Next Tuesday (November 3) they will host Bayern, who beat Lok Moscow 2-1.
Salzburg received its first competitive defeat since March 2, a 2: 3 in the league at Altach. Since then, the “Bulls” have been undefeated in 23 games, including ten this season. But they have lost five of their last eight European Cup games away from home. Atlético remain undefeated after nine games with Austrian teams. Coach Diego Simeone’s team did not lose 15 European Cup matches at home.
Athletic with the best start
Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch relied on Berisha instead of Sekou Koita in the storm alongside Patson Daka. Compared to the 2-2 draw against Lok Moscow last week, Rasmus Kristensen joined the team in place of Albert Vallci.
The Madrilenians had the first great chance. A notable side shot from Joao Félix crashed off the crossbar (14th). Salzburg held up well at first, but the team behind had serious problems with Joao Félix and Llorente. The two center-backs Andre Ramalho and Maximilian Wöber received yellow cards in the first 25 minutes.
Llorente also made it 1-0. After a tackle by Zlatko Junuzovic, the ball landed on Atlético’s shooting star of the year, which he shot from outside the penalty area. Salzburg goalkeeper Cican Stankovic could no longer deflect the shot decisively. Daka was being treated off the field at this point. Salzburg’s top scorer had suffered a muscle injury to his rear thigh and was replaced by Koita.
Szoboszlai scores to equalize
Atlético could have added more. Llorente appeared alone in front of Stankovic, but put the ball beyond the goal (33.). When Luis Suárez fired, the Salzburg goalkeeper brought his legs together (37th). The rojiblancos looked much more robust in many scenes, winning 72 percent of the games before the break.
After Koita won the ball, things went fast. Through Berisha, the ball went to Szoboszlai, who finished off with a goal kick. It was the 20-year-old Hungary’s fourth goal in their fourth European Cup game of the season. The Salzburg midfield star had already made it 1-1 with a remarkable goal just before half-time against Lok.
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After the break, two brilliant passes were enough to undo Atlético’s defense again. Mohamed Camara sent Andreas Ulmer on a trip. The Salzburg captain served Berisha in the far corner, who slid the ball into goal. An attempt to rescue Felipe failed. The Spaniards had not conceded two goals in five league games together this season. A remarkable combination of Joao Félix and Ángel Correa gave Atlético the equalizer to make it 2-2 just minutes later.
The game picked up speed, Salzburg made it more open. Star goal Jan Oblak had to dive in on a deflected shot from Wöber (57th), saving Stefan Savic against Enock Mwepu (59th). On the other side, a header (55) and a shot (60) by Joao Félix went over the goal. Stankovic had to intervene against Koke (73.). In the end, the loan did not fit after a corner kick from Koke. The second ball reached Joao Félix through Thomas Lemar, who crowned his outstanding performance.
Voices for the game:
Jesse March (Salzburg manager): “The feeling is that we are very disappointed. From the feeling we were in full control, but in the end we achieved a standard goal. But I am very proud of our team. We play well. Many good young players also did a great job. It’s a shame we only have one point at this point in the tournament after two good games. “
Dominik Szoboszlai (Salzburg scorer): “We were very, very good as a team. We fight for each other. But still, we have to fight to the end. Maybe it’s unlucky that we have ten players in the penalty area and he (Joao Felix / Note) still gets the ball, now we’re just concentrating on the next Bundesliga game and then Bayern.
Rasmus Kristensen (Salzburg defender): “We would have definitely earned a point. It’s a shame that we scored a goal in the last five minutes. But we played so well, the whole group fought. It is not easy to play here. We almost won a point, but in the end it was not enough. A player like Joao Félix needs three or four good situations, then he scores two goals. This is the Champions League. It was bad luck, but I think we can be very proud. “
Diego Simeone (Atlético coach): “There are teams that do very good pressure, like Betis Sevilla, like Salzburg. They surround you, and if you are looking for space, then you can find it with passports, as we have done many times. The only time we couldn’t break free resulted in his first goal. It was an opponent who was attacking heavily from the outside. I trust my players. They attacked well, but we have to improve. “
Joao Felix (Atlético’s double scorer): “It was a great game for the whole team. If we play like this, the results will come and we will win important games. I try to enjoy all the Champions League games. I want to continue like this. Salzburg attacked very well. When they scored the second goal at the beginning of the second half, we were careless. But then we concentrated again and we won. “
UEFA Champions League, Group A, matchday two
Tuesday:
Atlético de Madrid – Salzburg 3: 2 (1: 1)
Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, SR Hategan (ROU)
Sequence of objectives:
1: 0 M. Llorente (29.)
Bedroom 1: 1 (40)
1: 2 Berisha (47.)
2: 2 Joao Félix (52nd)
3: 2 Joao Felix (85 °)
Athletic: Oblak – Trippier, Savic, Felipe, Lodi (82./Beautiful) – M. Llorente, H. Herrera (82./Torreira), Koke – Correa, Suarez (82./Lemar), Joao Felix
Salzburg: Stankovic – Kristensen, Ramalho, Wöber (63./Onguene), Ulmer – Mwepu, Camara, Junuzovic (63./Ashimeru), Szoboszlai – Daka (30./Koita, 83./Okafor), Berisha
Yellow cards: M. Llorente or Ramalho, Wöber
The best: Joao Felix, M. Llorente y Camara, Ulmer
