MADRID, Nov. 23 -- Atletico Madrid put domestic troubles behind to defeat PSV Eindhoven 2-0 in the Vicente Calderon Stadium on Wednesday to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League as group winners.
Atletico kicked off, knowing Bayern Munich's defeat in Rostov meant a draw will assure them a first place finish in their group, but they also needed to show a more positive face following consecutive defeats in La Liga, including Saturday's 3-0 loss at home to Real Madrid.
Coach Diego Simeone reacted to that defeat by bringing Jose Gimenez and Tiago Cardoso into his side for Saul and Stefan Savic.
The first half was a relatively cagey affair with Antoine Griezmann having an early chance for Atletico, while Gaston Pereiro went closest for the Dutch side.
However, it was not until 10 minutes into the second half that Atletico opened the score when Griezmann fed Kevin Gameiro who fired home from a relatively narrow angle.
Griezmann doubled Atletico's lead in the 66th minute with a low left foot shot after a neat pass from Tiago to ensure Simeone's side is the only team in the competition with 5 wins from 5 games.
Leo Messi returned following a stomach bug and scored twice as FC Barcelona won 2-0 away to Glasgow Celtic to ensure they finish top of their qualifying group.
Messi's first goal was a typical left foot finish as he reacted well following a low ball into the box and his second was a penalty after a foul on Luis Suarez.
体坛英语资讯:Mourinho: My future doesnt depend on results
体坛英语资讯:Error against Espanyol will end league title, says Reals defender
体坛英语资讯:Soderling through, Ferrer out of Rotterdam ATP
体坛英语资讯:West Ham sink Liverpool 3-1
体坛英语资讯:Iniesta may skip Spanish Cup with back sprain
体坛英语资讯:Japanese baseball technicians to train Cubans
体坛英语资讯:China pocket one gold, one bronze on snowboard
体坛英语资讯:AC Milan sign Legrottaglie from Juventus
体坛英语资讯:Barcelona wins against Athletic Club to remain five clear
体坛英语资讯:Barca coach Guardiola insists league title is not won yet
体坛英语资讯:Italian soccer needs revamp, says World Cup winner
体坛英语资讯:Canada eyes two wins in Cricket World Cup: captain
体坛英语资讯:Pinheiros claim first place at Brazilian basketball league
体坛英语资讯:Germany ties 1-1 with Italy in friendly
体坛英语资讯:Federer, Djokovic Headline Dubai Tennis Masters
体坛英语资讯:Rotterdam ATP director frustrated with Djokovics pullout
体坛英语资讯:Wellington leg of Rugby Sevens kicks off
体坛英语资讯:Real Madrid midfielder Khedira out with thigh injury
体坛英语资讯:Ancelotti denies Roma rumors
体坛英语资讯:Beckham returns to Los Angeles Galaxy
体坛英语资讯:U.S. Olympic swimming champion Peirsol retires
体坛英语资讯:Milito out for four weeks due to thigh injury
体坛英语资讯:Russia wins last gold as Erzurum Universiade closed
体坛英语资讯:Garnett, Gasol, Nowitzki make NBA All-Star team
体坛英语资讯:Bercelona to play Real Madrid at Spanish Cup final
体坛英语资讯:Manchester City, Liverpool reach last 16 in Europa League
体坛英语资讯:AC Milan stumble as Napoli, Inter catch up
体坛英语资讯:Inter move to second after win over Sampdoria
体坛英语资讯:Rivaldo scores in debut win with Sao Paulo
体坛英语资讯:German club Wolfsburg take five new arrivals
不限 |
英语教案 |
英语课件 |
英语试题 |
不限 |
不限 |
上册 |
下册 |
不限 |