Atletico Madrid have picked up an excellent three points in the Champions League after they won 3-1 against Feyenoord in Rotterdam. The result means that Diego Simeone’s side have secured their place in the knockout stages, having failed to qualify last season.
2023/2024 UEFA Champions League
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Match Report
Atleti were under the cosh for most of the first half, but they led at the interval courtesy of an own goal. Dutch defender Lutsharel Geertruida found the back of his own net, much to the delight of Los Rojiblancos.
It got even better for Atleti after the break when Mario Hermoso scored from an excellent cross from Pablo Barrios. That gave Simeone’s men some breathing space, although Feyenoord would find a goal back courtesy of Mats Wieffer, which created some nerves.
However, it mattered little as Atleti restored their two-goal lead courtesy of another own goal, this one coming from Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez.
With Lazio defeating Celtic earlier in the day, it means Atletico Madrid and Lazio are through to the last 16, and they face off in two weeks to determine who will finish top of Group E.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
4' CLOSE! Paixao’s shot saved by Goalkeeper!
10' Bassett misses a golden chance!
14' OWN GOAL! Feyenoord 0-1 Atletico (Lutsharel Geertruida)
22' CHANCE! Morata’s header over the bar
57' GOAL! Feyenoord 0-2 Atletico (Hermoso)
77' GOAL! Feyenoord 1-2 Atletico (Mats Wieffer)
81' OWN GOAL! Feyenoord 1-3 Atletico (Santiago Gimenez)
Line-ups
Feyenoord XI: Gernot Trauner, Justin Bijlow, David Hancko, Stengs, Lutsharel Geertruida, Santiago Gimenez, Quinten Timber, Mats Wieffer, Igor Paixão, Quilindschy Hartman, Yankuba Minteh
Subs: Kostas Lamprou, Timon Wellenreuther, Luka Ivanusec, Marcos López, Ondrej Lingr, Javairô Dilrosun, Ayase Ueda, Thomas van den Belt, Ramiz Zerrouki, Antoni Milambo, Thomas Beelen, Leo Sauer
Atletico XI: Witsel, Oblak, Griezmann, Morata, Koke, De Paul, Gimenez, Hermoso, Llorente, Nahuel Molina, Riquelme
Subs: Azpilicueta, Savic, Saul , Depay, Ivo Grbic, Correa, Reinildo Mandava, Soyuncu, Javi Galán, Samuel Lino, Pablo Barrios, Antonio Gomis