SM
Denmark vs. Spain: 11 hrs 14 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
AM
Champions League | Group Stage
Nov 23, 2016 at 7.45pm UK
 
P

2-0

Gameiro (55'), Griezmann (66')
FT(HT: 0-0)

Atletico Madrid beat Bayern Munich to top spot in Group D

:Headline: Result: Atletico Madrid beat Bayern Munich to top spot in Group D: ID:285913: from db_amp
Atletico Madrid finish top of Group D after claiming a straightforward 2-0 win over bottom-placed side PSV Eindhoven.

Atletico Madrid have defeated PSV Eindhoven 2-0 at the Vicente Calderon to make certain of top spot in Champions League Group D.

The Rojiblancos needed to better Bayern Munich's result against minnows Rostov this evening, which they more than did as the German giants slipped to a shock 3-2 loss in Russia.

That earlier result gave Diego Simeone's men the perfect motivation to put their 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid four days ago behind them, securing the win required on home soil against PSV thanks to two second-half goals.

Kevin Gameiro came close to opening the scoring inside 10 minutes following a fine cross from Yannick Carrasco, but it was a largely sluggish first-half display from the hosts.

Jeroen Zoet kept out a rare shot on target when denying Diego Godin's header, while up the other end Jan Oblak had to be alert to prevent PSV opening the scoring on the counter.

Atletico, who remain on track to become the first team since rivals Real two years ago to win all six group-stage fixtures, had the better of things over the next 45 minutes to secure a comfortable win.

Gameiro scored the key breakthrough goal 10 minutes after the restart with a well-struck shot across Zoet and into the far corner, before Antoine Griezmann was played clean through and calmly slotted home.

There was almost time for a third in the remainder, only for Gameiro's shot to come back off the upright as Atleti were restricted to just the two goals, but it matters little as they will finish at the top of the pile regardless of the result when they face Bayern next month.

PSV, without an away win in 10 now in this competition, face a real tussle with Rostov to claim a place in the Europa League when those two sides lock horns in a fortnight's time.

amp_article__285913 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2016-11-27 12:52:10:
html db last update - 2016-11-27 12:52:10 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html
Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona13110240122833
2Real Madrid1283125111427
3Atletico MadridAtletico137511971226
4Villarreal127322319424
5Osasuna136341720-321
6Athletic Bilbao135531913620
7Real BetisBetis135531412220
8Real Sociedad135351110118
9Mallorca135351010018
10GironaGirona135351617-118
11Celta Vigo135262022-217
12Rayo Vallecano124441313016
13Sevilla134361218-615
14Leganes133551316-314
15AlavesAlaves134181422-813
16Las PalmasLas Palmas133371622-612
17Getafe13175811-310
18Espanyol123181122-1110
19Real ValladolidValladolid132381025-159
20Valencia11146817-97
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .