Atletico Madrid and Bruges, after the 3-3 draw in the first leg in Belgium, played for access to the round of 16 at the Metropolitano. The match, balanced for most of the game, then heavily favored the Colchoneros. Atletico, thanks to a superb Sorloth, won 4-1, advancing to the next round.
For Simeone, now, it's between Tottenham and Liverpool.
💥 Mignolet's Blunder, Sorloth makes it 1-0
After a start where the best chance was from Giuliano Simeone and Bruges tried several times to enter the area, Sorloth's goal came in the 23rd minute: a cross shot and a blunder by Mignolet who poorly deflected the ball.
The shot was only worth 0.04 xGOT: meaning only 4 out of 100 shots of this type turn into goals. This is the 3rd goal in this Champions League for the Norwegian after those scored against PSV and Bodo/Glimt.
Ordonez Equalizes, MIRACLE Oblak at 0.80 xGOT!🤯
In the 36th minute the equalizer came from a corner: Tzolis took the corner, Mechele extended the trajectory, and Ordonez scored with a header from close range: it's 1-1 (and 4-4 total). This is the 8th goal conceded from a set piece in this Champions League: a negative record in Atletico's history in the Champions League.
Soon after, Oblaksaves an almost certain goal: another cross from Tzolis and Vetlesen heads with a sure finish but Atletico's goalkeeper saves with an open hand. A save that is worth 0.80 xGOT (8 times out of 10 it usually becomes a goal).
🚀 Cardoso's Rocket: 2-1 for Atletico
In the 47th minute Atletico Madrid regained the lead: Johnny Cardoso recovered a clearance outside the area, let the ball bounce, and shot into the corner with great force. An almost unstoppable shot that, from that position, usually is worth only 0.06 xG.
🔥 Lookman Assist, Sorloth Seals It: Hat-trick
Atletico sealed the qualification with their specialty: the counterattack. Lookman orchestrated and exchanged with Griezmann in the penalty area before assisting, helped by a deflection, Sorloth who scored his double in the 76th minute.
It was Sorloth's night as he closed the match in the 87th minute: a cross from Ruggeri and a right-footed volley from the Norwegian.
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