In a high intensity encounter, the Werkself drew 2-2 away to Atlético Madrid. The team led by head coach Xabi Alonso impressed with a courageous team performance on matchday five in Group B in the UEFA Champions League. Captain Lukas Hradecky saved a penalty after the final whistle to maintain the chance of progress to the knockout rounds of the UEFA Europa League. The Werkself review for #AtletiB04...
Show moreHigh-quality, fast-paced, exciting – and with a curious finale: The Werkself earned a deserved point after an impressive performance at Atlético Madrid on matchday five in the UEFA Champions League and also are still in the running to go through to the knockout rounds of the UEFA Europa League. Diaby gave Bayer 04 an early lead at the Estadio Metropolitano (9'), Atlético's Carrasco equalised (22'). Hudson-Odoi restored the advantage for the visitors seven minutes later before De Paul levelled the scores at 2-2 shortly after the restart (50'). Lukas Hradecky saved a penalty from Carrasco nine minutes into added time. The final whistle had already been blown but VAR intervened and referee Clément Turpin pointed to the spot after reviewing the incident.
Show moreThree important points are up for grabs: Tonight, Wednesday 26 October (kick-off: 21.00 CEST), brings matchday five in the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League campaign with the game against Atlético Madrid at the Estadio Metropolitano. Following the 2-0 win against the Rojiblancos on matchday two, the Werkself now have the opportunity to pick up the three important points in the return match to ensure the chance of progressing to the next round. Here is today's news in brief ahead of the clash with the Spanish side.
Show moreBuild on the performance and the result in the previous game: Bayer 04 are looking for a win in the second meeting with the Rojiblancos following the 2-0 victory over Atlético Madrid at the BayArena. With three more points, the Werkself would overtake the top Spanish team and still be in the running for a place in the Round of 16. Ahead of the game on Wednesday night 26 October (kick-off: 21.00 CEST), Bayer 04 head coach Xabi Alonso talked about his players, the position in Group B and his opposite number Diego Simeone.
Show moreThe Werkself are away to Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League at the Estadio Metropolitano on Wednesday night 26 October (kick-off: 21.00 CEST). Matchday five in the group stage could be decisive. A win for the Rojiblancos, currently lying third in Group B, would give them a good chance of qualifying for the Round of 16. The team under coach Diego Simeone is currently in fine shape.
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