Milan vs Atlético de Madrid 2021/22: UEFA Champions League Match Information and Results
Match Details
Date:
24 November 2021
Time:
20:00 UTC
Venue:
Cívitas Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain
Goals
Atlético Madrid:
Luis Suárez (penalty, 90+7')
Milan:
Junior Messias (87')
Match Report
In a thrilling encounter at the San Siro stadium, Inter Milan secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League Group Stage. The match was evenly contested throughout, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert. However, deep into stoppage time, Junior Messias popped up with a stunning header to hand AC Milan the vital three points.
The first half was a cagey affair, with both teams seemingly content to cancel each other out. There were few clear-cut chances, with the best opportunity falling to Antoine Griezmann of Atlético Madrid. The Frenchman latched onto a through ball from João Félix, but his shot was well saved by AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The second half was more open, and both teams had their chances to win the game. AC Milan came close to breaking the deadlock when Rafael Leão's shot rattled the crossbar, while Atlético Madrid were denied a penalty when Luis Suárez was brought down in the area.
With the match seemingly heading for a draw, AC Milan snatched a dramatic late winner. Messias rose highest to meet a cross from Sandro Tonali and powered a header past Atlético Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
The result leaves AC Milan in second place in Group B, level on points with Porto but with a superior head-to-head record. Atlético Madrid remain third in the group with four points from four matches.
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