This Alphonso Davies run vs Barca and eventual assist for Joshua Kimmich’s goal against the Catalans was another evidence of the talent that lies at the Canadian left back’s feet. Literally runs past several Barcelona defenders and creates a marvellous opportunity, which is finished off by Kimmich. Poor defending from Nelson Semedo and Gerard Pique though.
Month: August 2020
Newspaper Player Ratings RB Leipzig 1-2 Atletico Madrid 13 August 2020 Champions League | Trippier, Diego Costa, Olmo, Upamecano
Here is a look at the player ratings from some of Europe’s biggest newspapers for Leipzig vs Atleti. The German side scored a late winner to knock out Diego Simeone’s side.
L’Equipe player ratings Leipzig Atletico Madrid
L’Equipe gave Leipzig a team rating of 6.3, as opposed to Atleti’s 4.3/10 rating. The likes of Hector Herrera, Marcos Llorente and Diego Costa all fared poorly in their books with a 3/10 player rating. The best Leizpig player against Atleti in their eyes was Upamecano with a 8/10, while the worst was Nkunku with a 4/10.
AS paper ratings Leipzig Atletico Madrid Champions League Quarterfinal
AS were very disappointed with Diego Costa, and chose not to rate him at all! Dani Olmo was the best player from either side in their eyes, with the player, scorer of the opening goal, getting three stars.
RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid 2020 Goals 2-1 Dani Olmo Tyler Adams Felix Penalty xG 1.09-1.11
RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid 2020 (Leipzig-Atleti Expected Goals BELOW)
Final score and result: Leipzig vs Atleti 2-1 (Olmo, Adams/Felix pen)
13 August, 2020- Quarterfinal
Tyler Adams’ late winner sends Leipzig into the semis at Atleti’s expense as Diego Simeone’s men are knocked out of Europe. Leipzig will now play PSG in the semifinals.