Atletico Madrid beat Lokomotiv Moscow 2-0 in Wednesday's Champions League Group D clash to make certain of a place in the knockout stage.
Match Report
Joao Felix and Felipe were on target as Atletico Madrid ended their four-match winless run and booked a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Lokomotiv Moscow.
Back-to-back Group D defeats left Atletico needing to beat already-eliminated Lokomotiv at Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday to make certain of progression alongside Juventus.
Kieran Trippier missed a penalty with 114 seconds on the clock but Joao Felix settled the home side's nerves and ended their recent goal drought by converting from the spot 15 minutes later.
Alvaro Morata had a goal ruled out for offside but Felipe added a second early in the second half for Atletico, who are in the hat for Monday's knockout-stage draw at the expense of Bayer Leverkusen as they were beaten by group winners Juve.
Standings
Match Events
2' Penalty Missed! (Trippier)
Felix draws a foul in the penalty area as Kochenkov unwisely slides in and brings his opponent down. Atletico get the opportunity to grab an early lead. Trippier steps up to take the kick but crashes his effort against the left-hand post!
17' Penalty Goal! Atletico 1-0 Lokomotiv Moscow (Felix)
The referee points to the spot and Atletico can't believe their luck! Trippier begs to make amends but it's Felix who'll take this one and he makes no mistake from the spot, sticking the ball into the bottom left corner. Kochenkov doesn't even move.
26' OFFSIDE! Morata’s goal disallowed
Morata gets onto a lovely ball by Correa into the centre of the box and pokes the ball past Kochenkov but his goal is disallowed. The striker was just offside as he reached the ball. You sense Atletico won't have to wait long for another scoring chance.
54' GOAL! Atletico 2-0 Lokomotiv Moscow (Felipe)
Atletico can relax now. Trippier wins his side yet another corner down the right. The full-back takes the corner short to Koke who lofts the ball towards the near post and Felipe lashes it in on the volley!
72' CLOSE! Morata's header inches wide
Atletico take the corner short and Morata heads over the bar from Herrera's delivery. That was a good opportunity and he knows it.