Atlético’s heart died on the shore against City

It could not be. 0-0. Manchester City passed. Atlético de Madrid was eliminated, who sold his defeat very dearly. He died on the shore. Or in the area of ​​​​the English, who ended up losing time shamelessly in a very rough end of the match, with runs of all colors and in which the rojiblancos had it in 112′, which is said soon. City is better, but in the second leg Atlético was. Simeone’s plan almost came out. Almost. But for what it’s worth, theirs fired players (some with tears) and Cholo stood up, full of pride. As if they had passed. Many cannot understand it. There is no need to. This is the Athletic.

Atlético came out more offensive than in Manchester. Without going crazy, yes. City is a better team, it should be remembered from the beginning, and it was not a plan to commit suicide at first after the Etihad approach. The goal was for the tie to reach the Metropolitano alive. And already put, to the final minutes of the second leg. For this reason, the rojiblanco team pressed higher, but when they Guardiola They surpassed the first line, it was time to retreat. With Griezmann on the right, covering the incursions of Cancelo. He succeeded, but when he had to attack, joao felix it was an islet above,

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Even so, Atlético had a couple of dangerous outings, with a Lemar who received well and turned, but who lacked the final touch to create danger.

Kondogbia he shone on the cut and did well on the exit as well, with Boil in low position and Lodi and Llorente too high up to try to move up there. But it cost. A world.

Because City is a great team. And not only with the ball at his feet, no matter how strong his strength is and how low his performance is at the back. The script of the English painting did not change. Nor was it expected. Although he was not comfortable because of the good work of the colchoneros, he did have the clearest (and only) of the first part. he surprised Walker on the right, who received a great pass from Mahrez. The play ended with a shot from Gundogan to the stick that silenced the Metropolitan. It just happened at that time.

De Bruyne He tried to look for her in the center, hanging down, with Bernardo Silva close by. Rodrigo in creation. and there it was Kondogbiahelped by Boil and the central ones (imperial Savic), who came out with joy to cover. Everything just like it started. With the advantage for City, but the game, and the tie, where I wanted Simeone, that sooner rather than later, he had to take a step forward. There was no other.

Griezmann He threatened as soon as the second act began with a deep uncheck that he could not materialize. He pressed Atlético up and well, forcing the English to play long. he got angry Guardiola, who saw how the rojiblancos arrived with more and more danger. A drop from Joao that Griezmann he sent out for a little bit lit up the stadium again. It was the way. Now the Atleti did bite, which was beginning to believe it. It was the first time he had smelled blood in the entire tie.

De Bruyne left his place to Sterling, and Griezmann, Koke and Lodi to Correa, De Paul and Carrasco. He had her from De Paul right out of her, but he sent her upstairs. The best moment for Atlético who, yes, had the clock against them. It was the plan. Until the City wasted time. Seeing is believing.

He had another De Paul. He was also out, while Correa claimed a penalty. Guardiola reinforced the core with Fernandinho. She saw it badly. Cholo burned ships with Cunha and Suárez, removing Lemar and Joao. The colchoneros continued to tighten, who had a great chance in a shot by Cunha after leaving with the chest of Correa that ended in a corner after rejection by Stones, who was also close to the goal. Then Suarez. And in 90 ‘, the mess was armed. Felipe hit Fodden off the field. The English entered the field rolling to lose time. And he was formed. Tángana, with several warnings and three minutes lost. Discount, nine. He could get there with a foul by Carrasco that Ederson cleared. Meanwhile, English players continued to lose time. And there was another. From Correa, at 112′. Ederson stopped. She’s done. With City, which will face Madrid in the semifinals, losing time. For the Taliban of the styles. The athletics, yes, proud of the effort of theirs. Maybe next time.

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