Atlético de Madrid vs Bayern 2020/21: All UEFA Champions League Match Information
Match Details
Date:
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Time:
23:59 CET
Venue:
Allianz Arena, Munich
Match Stats
Goals:
- Atlético de Madrid: 0
- Bayern Munich: 1 (Lewandowski, 10')
Shots:
- Atlético de Madrid: 7
- Bayern Munich: 14
Possession:
- Atlético de Madrid: 42%
- Bayern Munich: 58%
Match Summary
In a tightly contested match between two European heavyweights, Bayern Munich emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Atlético de Madrid in the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League group stage. Robert Lewandowski's 10th-minute strike proved to be the difference on a night where both sides showed glimpses of their attacking prowess but struggled to find the back of the net.
Bayern Munich, the defending champions, controlled the majority of possession and created more scoring opportunities throughout the match. Their relentless attacking pressure paid off in the early stages when Lewandowski capitalized on a defensive error to give the German side the lead. Despite Atlético's best efforts to level the score, they were unable to breach Bayern's resolute defense.
The result leaves Bayern Munich in a commanding position at the top of Group A with three wins from their opening three matches. Atlético Madrid, meanwhile, sits in third place with three points, level with RB Salzburg but behind on goal difference. Both teams will face off again in the reverse fixture in Madrid on December 15, with Atlético needing a victory to boost their chances of qualifying for the knockout stages.
Conclusion
Bayern Munich's victory over Atlético de Madrid was a testament to their experience and quality in the UEFA Champions League. Lewandowski's early goal set the tone for the match, and Bayern's defense stood firm to secure a crucial three points. Atlético Madrid will be disappointed with the result, but they will take heart from their performance and know that they can still qualify for the knockout stages with a positive result in the return fixture.
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