Atlético Madrid took the lead before five minutes of play in the Champions League, thanks to Rodrigo De Paul. The world champion sensed that a profound mistake could be coming when Borussia Dortmund came out, went to press high and made it 1-0 for Cholo Simeone’s team.
The German team, accustomed to taking care of the ball from the start, failed this time and paid dearly. Morata went to block goalkeeper Kobel, who with his marking on attempted a very risky short pass to Maatsen. Stopped badly, the defender tried to support himself with indifference and De Paul seems to steal his wallet and go straight to goal.
Once they entered the area, faced with the imminent closure of two rivals, RDP was quick to define an exquisite touch with the outside of the foot and deceived the goalkeeper by placing the ball against the right post.
A great, almost locker room goal for Atlético, who blew away the Metropolitan De Paul celebrated in a special way, first putting his hands to his ears and then haranguing the mattress fans. The last hug was for Cholo Simeone.
SCREAM RODRI! De Paul pushes at the start, recovers the ball and with a penalty kick marks Atlético Madrid’s 1-0 win against Borussia Dortmund after 4 minutes of play.
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Source: Clarin
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