SM
Watford vs. Leeds: 10 hrs 3 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
AM
Champions League | Round-Of-16
Mar 11, 2014 at 7.45pm UK
 
ML

4-1

Costa (3', 85'), Turan (40'), Garcia (71')
FT(HT: 2-1)
Kaka (27')

Atletico Madrid ease into Champions League quarter-finals

:Headline: Result: Atletico Madrid ease into Champions League quarter-finals: ID:143760: from db_amp
Atletico Madrid ease into the Champions League quarter-finals courtesy of a 4-1 win over AC Milan on the night and a 5-1 win on aggregate.

Atletico Madrid have comfortably secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League courtesy of a 4-1 victory over AC Milan this evening.

The hosts began the match in style by taking the lead after just three minutes when Diego Costa produced a fine finish to steer Koke's cross past Christian Abbiati.

The visitors had a brief sight of goal in the 26th minute when Mario Balotelli was denied a shooting opportunity by Miranda, but they levelled the scores just a minute later anyway as Kaka rose highest inside the box to nod Andrea Poli's cross home.

The Brazilian midfielder should have had another 10 minutes later when he once again got his head onto the end of a cross, but this time he couldn't keep his effort down.

He was made to rue that missed opportunity before the break as Atletico regained the lead with just five minutes of the first half remaining, Arda Turan's shot deflecting off Adil Rami and into the top corner.

The hosts almost added another before the interval when Raul Garcia found himself within shooting range, but his effort went narrowly wide.

The Spanish side could have all but secured their place in the last eight just six minutes after the restart when Costa slipped the ball through to Gabi, only for the Spaniard to crash his effort against the top of the crossbar.

Atletico had another chance to get a third on the night when Juanfran's cross found Miranda, but the Brazilian defender steered his header straight into the arms of Abbiati.

They did finally extend their lead with 20 minutes of the match remaining as Garcia rose highest inside the box to plant a fine header into the back of the net.

Milan refused to give up, however, and they almost came up with an immediate response when Robinho found space inside the box, but his subsequent effort slammed against the bar.

The result was well and truly put beyond doubt with five minutes of the match remaining as Costa grabbed his second of the game having been slipped through by Jose Sosa to make it 5-1 on aggregate.

amp_article__143760 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2014-03-13 13:28:18:
html db last update - 2021-02-22 14:03:27 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html
Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Real Madrid29226164204472
2Barcelona29197360342664
3GironaGirona29195559342562
4Athletic Bilbao29168550262456
5Atletico MadridAtletico29174854342055
6Real Sociedad291210742311146
7Real BetisBetis29101273433142
8Valencia28117103232040
9Villarreal29108114751-438
10Getafe2991193742-538
11Las PalmasLas Palmas29107122932-337
12Osasuna29106133343-1036
13AlavesAlaves2988132635-932
14Mallorca29612112535-1030
15Rayo Vallecano29611122538-1329
16Sevilla29610133644-828
17Celta Vigo2969143244-1227
18CadizCadiz29313132040-2022
19Granada2828183058-2814
20Almeria29110182857-2913
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.



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