Football

Atletico Madrid claims big victory over Juventus in Champions League

February 21, 2019 10:08 am

[Source: ESPN]

Atletico Madrid claimed a big victory over Juventus in the Champions League last 16 first beating the Italian champions by 2-nil.

Diego Simeone’s side was denied a penalty and an Alvaro Morata goal by the video assistant referee before they opened the scoring.

Jose Maria Gimenez pounced from eight yards while Diego Godin netted a half-volley, via a deflection off Cristiano Ronaldo.

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In the other match, Manchester City came from behind to beat Schalk 3-2.

Sergio Aguero, Nicolas Otamendi, Leroy Sane and Rahim Sterling scored the goals for the side.

The second leg takes place in Manchester on Tuesday, 12th March.