The play-off matches for the 1/8 finals in the European Champions League once again provided a "full package" of intrigue and drive. A sensation on one field, a six-goal shootout on another, and a coolly decided double in another match - in short, it is not easy for anyone at this stage.
The biggest sensation, of course, came from "Budy-Glimt". The Norwegians, who managed to defeat "Manchester City" and "Atletico Madrid" in the league stage, did not stop this time in the playoffs: "Inter" lost 3:1. Fet opened the scoring, then Hauge and Hoeg quickly consolidated their lead. Esposito scored for Milan, but it was not enough to save the day. The result: Budyo-Glimt once again made everyone think - it is no longer possible to take this seriously.
Budyo-Glimt - Inter 3:1
Goals: Fet (20), Hauge (61), Hoeg (64) - Esposito (30).
Budyo-Glimt - Heikin, Sjovold, Bjortuft, Gundersen (Alisami, 89), Bjorkan, Evien, Berg, Fet (Maatta, 89), Blomberg (Auckland, 78), Hauge, Hoeg (Helmersen, 78).
Inter — Sommer, Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni, Darmian (Enrique, 76), Mkhitaryan (Zelinski, 76), Suchic, Barella (Diof, 89), Augusto, Esposito (Bonnie, 76), Martinez (Thuram, 61).
Warnings: Esposito (45), Blomberg (77).
In Belgium, the goals “rained”. The match between Club Brugge and Atletico ended 3:3, and this draw was even more bitter for the visitors: because Atletico missed out on victory when it was so close. The Spaniards opened the scoring early with a penalty from Alvarez, then Lukman scored, and then Ordonez responded from a penalty. In the end, the game exploded again in the final minutes, and Zolis equalized in the 89th minute. After such a scenario, it is clear that the nerves will be "duplicated" in the return game.
Bruges — Atletico 3:3
Goals: Onidika (52), Tresoldi (60), Tsolis (89) — Alvarez (8, penalty), Lukman (45+4), Ordonez (79, penalty).
Brugge — Miniole, Sabbe (Sike, 81), Ordonez, Mexele, Seys (Meyer, 86), Onidika, Stankovic (Lemarchal, 86), Vanaken, Tsolis, Diaxon (Campbell, 82), Tresoldi (Verman, 76).
Atlético — Oblak, Molina (Le Norman, 90+1), Pubill, Hantsko, Ruggeri, Simeone, Koke (Cardoso, 90+1), Llorente, Lukman (Baena, 62), Alvarez, Griezmann (Sorlot, 66).
Warnings: Pubill (48), Onidika (76), Baena (90+5).
In Greece, Olympiacos failed to score at home, while Bayer Leverkusen made the most of the opportunity - 0:2. Here, there was only one hero of the night: Schick. He scored twice in a row in the 60th and 63rd minutes, giving his team a very valuable victory. Such a double is also a "signal" for the opponent's morale before the second leg.
Olympiacos - Bayer 0:2
Goals: Schick (60, 63).
Olympiakos — Tsolakis, Rodiney, Retsos, Pirola (Biancone, 46), Ortega (Oniemaechi, 82), Muzakitis, Hezze (Scipioni, 82), Martinsh, Podense (Luis, 64), Toremiy (Shikinyu, 64), Al Kaabi.
Bayer — Blasvich, Kwansa, Andrikh, Tapsoba, Vasquez (Arthur, 77), Palacios, Garcia (Fernandez, 87), Grimaldo, Maza (Tillman, 64), Poku (Terre, 77), Schick (Kofane, 86).
Warnings: Al Kaabi (13), Garcia (42).
Now the most important aspect: the return matches of these pairs will take place on February 24. Judging by the calculations, Buda-Glimt can feel more at ease, while Atletico now knows very well that every small mistake at home is costly. For Bayer, the task is simple: to finish what was done in Athens quietly and intelligently at home.
In short, this is what the playoffs are all аbout: in one night, a hero emerges and someone gets out of hand. On February 24, the continuation of this story will come - and as usual, football says "trust me" and still surprises with excitement in the end.
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