Here is your preview: Among all eight quarterfinalists, Atletico Madrid have conceded the lowest percentage of their expected goals from fast breaks. Meanwhile, Leipzig have created the highest percentage of their expected goals from fast breaks. Styles make fights, and I’ll be here a few minutes before kickoff, which is at 3 PM EST.
Hell of a game. My main takeaway: "Champions League experience" is bullshit. That's the exact kind of tetchy game that you'd expect the more experienced team to win. Also: Tyler Adams is the fuckin goat baby USA USA USA.
I think the last one is the most important. While Atletico defend deep, they only typically allow 9-10 passes into the box. RBL nearly doubled that, and they did it without their superstar striker. Outside of the one run by Joao Felix, Atletico barely created anything. Seems like a fair result to me, a defining moment for Tyler Adams and a signature win for THIRTY-THREE-YEAR-OLD Julian Nagelsmann over the one-game-knockout king.
Thanks for chatting today; we got through that slog together. Loved it today, and we'll do it again tomorrow.
RTing this from before, as it seems especially pertinent now: "The most non-penalty goals scored this season, in all competitions, by a player in Atletico's current lineup? Five."
Felt like a pretty quiet game from Nkunku, though he did create four of RBL's nine chances. I think that's a good sign, actually. He can affect a game without standing out.
As much as the RB project has been seen as problematic in Germany, it is kinda cool for Yussuf Poulsen to have joined them 7 years ago in 3rd division and now he's the captain of their CL quarter final squad (and he's only 26)
I think I need to stop making single-game predictions, but my guess for this one is 1-0, Atletico. Just seems like a particularly bad matchup for RBL. Could very easily be one of those games where the chances go in — Atletico WILL give up chances — and RBL wins, but they’ve just never really played a team like this. What do you guys think?
Crazy how many good players France has. When Bundesliga was the only league going, whenever i saw a player I liked who I wasn't familiar with (Upamecano, Nkunku, Thuram, Plea) they were all French nationals
Is everyone actually perplexed that Simeone fielded his stingiest lineup, and only rolled out attackers as he needed to? Or just annoyed that he’s Simeone?
Atletico’s best offense has always been its defense. Makes sense to me (especially in a one game quarterfinal) for Atletico to treat the first half like the first leg (don’t concede) and adapt as needed after 60’
Really appreciate that both Leipzig today and Atalanta yesterday seem to do everything as fast as they possibly can. There’s no waiting around looking for ways to break the opponents down, they figure it out as they sprint up the field.
Hell of a game. My main takeaway: "Champions League experience" is bullshit. That's the exact kind of tetchy game that you'd expect the more experienced team to win. Also: Tyler Adams is the fuckin goat baby USA USA USA.
Am I the only one who constantly forgets how much I don't like watching Atletico?
INSANE CURVE ON THAT SHOT BY THE MODERN-DAY ZIDANE
My mom just saw Morata and said, "Oh, is that the American kid?"
Some final stats:
-xG: RBL 0.9, AM 1.11 (PK worth 0.76)
-Shots: RBL 10 (4 on goal), AM 9 (3)
-Final-third passes: RBL 137, AM 51
-Passes into penalty area: RBL 19, AM 10
I think the last one is the most important. While Atletico defend deep, they only typically allow 9-10 passes into the box. RBL nearly doubled that, and they did it without their superstar striker. Outside of the one run by Joao Felix, Atletico barely created anything. Seems like a fair result to me, a defining moment for Tyler Adams and a signature win for THIRTY-THREE-YEAR-OLD Julian Nagelsmann over the one-game-knockout king.
Thanks for chatting today; we got through that slog together. Loved it today, and we'll do it again tomorrow.
Imagine if he'd started the game ...
Has Jan Oblak ever ran before? The evidence of a few seconds ago suggests "no".
Just looked it up. Atleti have three come-from-behind wins in La Liga this year. League average was two.
RTing this from before, as it seems especially pertinent now: "The most non-penalty goals scored this season, in all competitions, by a player in Atletico's current lineup? Five."
Felt like a pretty quiet game from Nkunku, though he did create four of RBL's nine chances. I think that's a good sign, actually. He can affect a game without standing out.
The most non-penalty goals scored this season, in all competitions, by a player in Atletico's current lineup? Five.
Interesting decision by Halstenberg to kick that ball out of the stadium rather than at the goal.
Diego Costa is looking more and more like a less hairy Rob Delaney
Simeone is the highest paid manager in the world to ensure that football is as fun as going to a dentist
just a couple of former MLS players connecting for champions league goal
Wasn't familiar with him before this one but Upamecano is a stellar center back.
Upamecano is just flying around out there today, it feels like he’s everywhere at once. He feels like a future Pep CB the way he acts on the ball.
Who is your MOTM? And don't just give me a name; give me a reason, too.
if i ever win a champion league bet ill buy an angelino NYCFC #69 jersey
The American kid
I can’t wait to record the next pod when Franco rates Joao Felix gully
According to the betting markets, Atletico's win probability is down 10 percent, while RBL's has remained the same. https://www.gambletron2000.com/champions-league/53312/rb-leipzig-vs-atletico-madrid
Marcos Llorente, who scored twice against Liverpool in the Round of 16, had nine touches in the first half.
As much as the RB project has been seen as problematic in Germany, it is kinda cool for Yussuf Poulsen to have joined them 7 years ago in 3rd division and now he's the captain of their CL quarter final squad (and he's only 26)
Idea: Diego Simeone for Argentina manager.
Old man Messi kicks the ball, everybody else kicks the other team. It has to work!
I think I need to stop making single-game predictions, but my guess for this one is 1-0, Atletico. Just seems like a particularly bad matchup for RBL. Could very easily be one of those games where the chances go in — Atletico WILL give up chances — and RBL wins, but they’ve just never really played a team like this. What do you guys think?
Complete this punnet square
Good to watch + Good that they exist (GwGe):
Good to watch + Bad that they exist (GwBe): PSG
Bad to watch + Good that they exist (BwGe): Atletico
Bad to watch + Bad that they exist (BwGe):
I love when goalkeepers end up in the opposing box
Most important goal scored by any American in any club level soccer competition Or am I forgetting one?
An American doing something worth celebrating in 2020. Love to see it
Crazy how many good players France has. When Bundesliga was the only league going, whenever i saw a player I liked who I wasn't familiar with (Upamecano, Nkunku, Thuram, Plea) they were all French nationals
Upemacano is really showing out in this match. I knew he was good but I've been really impressed today!
I'm old enough to remember Angeliño starting for Man City at Anfield against Liverpool earlier THIS SEASON
This would be Simeone's first loss to a non-Ronaldo side, no?
Can’t wait for Leipzig to get dumped out by PSG because PSG’s 3rd sub off the bench is Mbappe
Trippier out of position. You don’t say???
Gotta love when simeone is the one calming everyone down
re: that simulation call, Univision commentary just brought up Robben's dive against Mexico in world cup 2014. Some wounds never heal
Happy that goal fell. I so despise Atletico’s style (I know it makes me quite basic). May be this match gets fun now
lol who were they playing music for in this stadium. Post Malone blasting for no one
start tyler adams, cowards
Top notch shithousery
Leipzig deserved the goal even with the deflection. They have been the better side.
Calling the dubious goals panel
upmecano just pulled the giannis headbutt
Is everyone actually perplexed that Simeone fielded his stingiest lineup, and only rolled out attackers as he needed to? Or just annoyed that he’s Simeone?
Atletico’s best offense has always been its defense. Makes sense to me (especially in a one game quarterfinal) for Atletico to treat the first half like the first leg (don’t concede) and adapt as needed after 60’
Uh oh do we all have to start rooting for Leipzig now that an American comes on?
Hey look what happens when you put in your good players
Wonderful run by Felix
Really appreciate that both Leipzig today and Atalanta yesterday seem to do everything as fast as they possibly can. There’s no waiting around looking for ways to break the opponents down, they figure it out as they sprint up the field.