Atletico Madrid vs. Bayern Munich: 2016 Champions League Match Score, Reaction

Atletico Madrid produced a resolute performance as they overcame Bayern Munich 1-0 at the Vicente Calderon in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

Yannick Carrasco gave the hosts the lead in the first half as Atletico did what they do best—shutting down their opponents at every turn and defending magnificently—though Antoine Griezmann missed a penalty kick in the second half.

After an underwhelming start to the game, Fernando Torres almost managed to capitalise on a mistake by Bayern’s Javi Martinez. The striker burst forward after robbing him of possession, but the defender was able to recover and block Torres’ shot.

Bayern had an excellent chance of their own when Thiago Alcantara lofted the ball deftly over Atletico’s back line to Thomas Muller, whose volley from seven yards out was denied by a wonderful reaction from Jan Oblak.

La Liga writer Andrew Gaffney and Goal.com’s Ives Galarcep praised the stopper:

Oblak is just too good. #TheWall

— Andrew Gaffney (@GaffneyVLC) September 28, 2016

How good is Jan Oblak? SO good, and still only 23. He’ll be next to wear the “best in the world” crown when Neuer slows down.

— Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves) September 28, 2016

At the other end, Manuel Neuer showed his own credentials when Carrasco evaded two defenders and unleashed a venomous strike on goal, but the German was equal …

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