According to CCTV5 program list (January 4, 2024), a focus game in the second round of the European Champions League 1/8 final was held at Anfield Stadium, where the English Premier League champions Liverpool played Spanish champions Atletico Madrid at home. In the first round, Atletico Madrid relied on the goals of Suarez and Kirk,
According to CCTV5 program list (January 4, 2024), a focus game in the second round of the European Champions League 1/8 final was held at Anfield Stadium, where the English Premier League champions Liverpool played Spanish champions Atletico Madrid at home. In the first round, Atletico Madrid defeated Liverpool 2-1 with goals from Suarez and Kirk, gaining home advantage. In the second round of the match, Liverpool team played a strong fighting spirit, reversing Atletico Madrid 3-1, and eliminated the opponent 5-3 in the total score of the two rounds, and advanced to the last eight of the Champions League.
After the start of the game, the Liverpool team showed a strong offensive. They constantly broke through the defense line of Atletico Madrid with fast passes and breakthroughs, creating many opportunities for threats. In the 12th minute, Salah received Henderson's straight ball, burst into the restricted area, calmly hit the ball into the far corner, breaking the deadlock for Liverpool and equalizing the total score of the two rounds. In the 28th minute, after Mane made a breakthrough on the left, he crossed the ball to the back point, and Filmino easily pushed the ball into the empty door, which expanded the leading edge of the Liverpool team and exceeded the total score of the two rounds. In the 45th minute, Atletico Madrid got a chance to counter attack. Suarez crossed from the right, and Kirk grabbed the point in the middle, headed the ball into the goal, and recovered a goal for Atletico Madrid. The total score of the two rounds became 3-3. Atletico Madrid temporarily gained the upper hand by virtue of the advantage of away goals. At the end of the first half, Liverpool led Atletico Madrid 2-1, but the total score of the two rounds was 3-3.
After the second half, the Liverpool team continued to maintain a high pressure situation. They constantly attacked the goal of Atletico Madrid to try to take the lead again. In the 63rd minute, Salah crossed from the right, and Mane headed the goal in the middle, which was saved by Atletico Madrid's goalkeeper Obrak. But Filmino followed up and made up the shot, and put the ball into the goal, which expanded the lead of Liverpool again and exceeded the total score of the two rounds. In the 78th minute, Atletico Madrid got a chance to take a set piece kick. Kok kicked out a free kick, Felipe nodded at the back of the goal, and was saved by Alison, the goalkeeper of Liverpool. But Suarez followed up and shot the ball into the goal, bringing back another goal for Atletico Madrid. The total score of the two rounds again became 4-4, Atletico Madrid once again took the upper hand with the advantage of away goals. In the 90th minute, the Liverpool team launched the final impact. Henderson passed the ball to Salah after a mid court tackle. Salah rushed into the restricted area with the ball. Facing Obrak's rescue, he lightly picked the ball over him and put the ball into the goal, locking the victory for the Liverpool team and ensuring the overall lead of the two rounds. At the end of the game, Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid 3-1, eliminated their opponents 5-3 in the two rounds and advanced to the last eight of the Champions League.
This game was a wonderful and fierce confrontation. Both teams showed their strength and style, bringing a visual feast to the audience. With the tenacious fighting spirit and the excellent performance of Salah, Filmino, Mane and other players, the Liverpool team completed the reversal and won the game, proving its strength and charm. Although Atletico Madrid lost the game, they did not give up. Their goals from Suarez, Cork, Felipe and other players caused great trouble for Liverpool and showed their style and character. This game is a duel worthy of respect and appreciation. Let's give our highest respect and praise to the performance and spirit of the two teams.