ATLETICO MADRID vs ESPANYOL | LALIGA 2024/25 Full Match | Football Match Live

exitement around here in the Spanish Capital we're at the estadio metropolitano my name is Derek Ray and sitting along side me in the commentary position is the former Arsenal and West Ham Midfield player Stuart Robson and we've got so much to look forward to this is where it all begins in Europe's Premier Club competition the UEFA Champions League the group stage match day one action it's Madrid against espanol thanks Derek well the host of clear favorites going into this tie but with that comes pressure particularly against a team that will remain compact are well drilled defensively and are a threat on the Counterattack if the host don't go through though it will be a major [Applause] upset and this is the starting lineup for Atletico Yan Oak as the preferred keeper Saul starts alongside kok in central Midfield and up front Morata starts alongside antoan griman Crossing opportunity well nothing comes up the attack when all is said and done M well moving the ball forward they might be in business but nothing comes of it good defending it was gz man Marcos yente really good interception High pressing at its best big chance Morata and by a way for thin margin offside [Applause] well antoan gasman really has emerged as one of the elite players in World football Stewart what do you expect to see from him in this game well the Stag is set and the prospect mouthwatering two teams at the peak of their powers ready for a Battle Royal serving as a true gauge of their ability to perform under hello and welcome and we have to talk about the weather because it has been raining here in Madrid and that's likely to continue throughout the course of this game at the metropolitano I'm your match commentator Derek Ray and my partner ready to bring you all the analysis and Technical talk is Stuart Robson and everyone here on tenter hooks you'd have to say with good reason it's Atletico Madrid against espanol thanks Derek well both managers will be reminding their players of starting the game quickly pinning the opposition back playing the ball forward and regaining possession as quickly as POS possible hopefully we get a really good game here this is the starting lineup for Atletico Yan oblak stands between the posts Marcos yente starts alongside kok in central Midfield and up front Onan gasman starts alongside Morata The Defenders know you can't really allow space like that could cross it in here [Applause] Leno [Applause] K Morata and perhaps griesman and it goes that will do nicely for starters first goal of the game well first of all where's the defending they're all over the place but give him some credit that's a good finish great [Applause] [Applause] composure now back underway and one n it is let's see what happens [Applause] next this attack looks highly promising who can he pick out and behind it's gone for a corner who's going to get on the end of it miles off Target with that particular header well the defender did just about enough there a difficult chance in the end I would say K Savage now and he read it well [Applause] making progress cutting in what could he do from this position could be and that a piece of goalkeeping you're going to see again and again and [Applause] again trying to deliver it accurately No Nonsense piece of Defending tremendously strong in the tackle Marcos [Applause] yente trying to open them up they just couldn't stay in front and now this match is all square well let's take another look and wow how cleanly does he hit that the keeper was never going to save it what a good goal that is well that face tells you everything Simeone can't understand how his team have lost the lead here so the ball is rolling again at one all Le it's with hermoso kok Marcos jente see some progress with the ball at his feet Griezmann now with Morata can he make it count and a goal just like that there back in [Applause] front well it's great awareness of space in the box and then he shows a lot of composure with the Finish that's a clever goal [Applause] [Applause] so back underway intriguing contest this given the 2-1 score line Leandro Cabrera graa at times they make passing look easy on the offensive shot attempted determined defending can he finish this frantic action from one end to the other they weren't ahead for long and this match is level again well as you can see he doesn't mess about here does he he's strong well balanced and skillful that's a top class finish so back underway the game having been squared at 2-2 kok Molina it's with Saul Morata might lead to a chance and a goal to Delight the fans just what they were hoping for well as you can see he hits this with so much power but just look at the follow through so athletic that's a dynamic strike and the ball is moving again 3-2 I must say this looks promising this could Square the but the keeper has it say and how important could that be in the grand scheme of things well that was a big chance and really he should have taken that but let's give credit to the goalkeeper it's a decent save over it comes and he clears the danger [Applause] well possibilities in the [Applause] center breaking at PACE Marcos yente kok it's with Saul hermoso decent position for Atletico to find themselves in Morata and a goal it is such a big moment for Athletico Madrid who well on course for success well here's the goal again and it's a really nice ball to put him through the vision to set up the chance is outstanding and the strike from Morata is brilliant he just strikes it so cleanly it really is a well-taken goal so the current score line 42 he's protect in it effectively Morata nicely timed tackle yente and back with griman oh great defending well for more on the injury let's go down to our reporter Jeff shes medical staff just indicated to me he was actually trodden on in that last challenge that's why he's treading on it so gingerly keep an eye on it cheers Jeff now Molina morasa interception to Snuff out the [Applause] danger and the conditions look pretty good for the Counterattack marvelous anticipation Saul Leno and credit du a good intervention well he certainly not alone very much run of the- Mill as saves [Applause] go Saul Marcos jente has it jente well they couldn't keep it [Applause] now the Counterattack looks on can they keep it going couldn't quite hang on in it goes but it will not stand offside Stewart well it looked close didn't it he certainly thought so he's making that clear to the linesman now Molina kok it's with Saul encouraging this from Atletico cutting it back oh that's opportunity oh magnificent save well he's just pulled off a great save there what reactions from the goalkeeper that was playing it short pulls it back an alert piece of Defending and the referee takes exception to the Challenge free kick and perhaps a bit fortunate not to be shown the yellow card different story next time no doubt well sitting deep and just trying to form a really coherent block Molina ente well there's a really stylish piece of running well it came to nothing in the end and a throw in Forth coming well no surprise there Athletico have enjoyed most of the possession and as a result have dominated the game some of their passing movements have been ajoy to watch and I don't think anything's going to change that yes it's going to plan and they might be able to carve out another chance yente Morata oh that is a superb [Applause] sa aguardo well Advantage coming into play and rightly so that's a good looking ball and saved by The Keeper let's see about the delivery got to it easily the keeper Atletico recovering possession well Gman ente but he made that interception look routine in truth it wasn't Saul Atletico might be able to cash in here griman [Applause] Saul uren decides to shoot oh tremendous block [Applause] it's a short one Saul Savage [Applause] Leno chance to cross look as though there might be a threat but not so in the end good defending can they do something positive on the Counterattack well they seem to be on to something positive but it faded away Axel vitell nowel Molina kok with it he's beaten his man well it looked as though he was going to net another one but the keeper getting in the way well that was a decent chance for his second there not the Finish he was really looking for they take it short gasman onto K not a good pass now the quick Counterattack could be [Applause] on and teammates to play it to but it stopped a promising attack in its tracks and you wouldn't be surprised if there's a card coming out here and yellow it is a booking yeah he was too impatient to win the ball and probably deserved a yellow card [Applause] K kok ente and return to kok well that's how to do it inside your own penalty area still trying to make something happen Morata now with griezman over the touch line for a throw in Seri Gomez well approaching halime on the home side very much in charge here Stuart your thoughts yeah they're playing really well here they've controlled the flow of the game they've won their individual battles and they've created numerous chances their only problem in the second half could be complet complacency but I can't see that happening Axel vitel it's with hermoso fairly easy for the referee to spot that deflection so now a throw in k maros jente has it well certainly making attacking inroads Atletico Madrid and he's only gone and made it a hatrick absolutely unplayable today what a performance well here you can see it again he's gone for placement overpower and it's a brilliant finish well no wonder simeon's delighted they're bossing the game now that's for sure so on they go again and Atletico sprinting away with ease puado and snuffed out the danger immediately aguardo [Applause] oh terrific piece of goalkeeping and overc comes the corner just the clearance that was called for now what can they do from here and a good challenge to bring that attack to an end Marcos yente now with Morata Samuel Leno oh fancy [Applause] footwork H aguardo continues this run aguardo took a really smart piece of Defending to stop them morasa Gman K now with Morata and is at the moment for Morata and it's two for him today a masterful performance The Defenders unable to stop it well as you can see he doesn't mess about here does he he's strong well balanced and skillful that's a top class finish [Applause] well this is threatening to get out of hand just look at the score line Mia and the defensive intervention there well three minutes of stoppage time added on here Saul nowel Molina Savage maros jente has it gasman and using his strength to Shield the ball well sadly they just couldn't keep possession olivan Martin brawe [Applause] Mia well showing excellent judgment to [Applause] intercept Saul now griezman Marcos yente nowel Molina really effective shielding under [Applause] pressure and so it is the first half has come to an end here in the Spanish Capital the beginning of the second half here at the home of Atletico in Madrid an effective [Applause] challenge just wasn't going to give that ball away and is at the moment for Morata and he's outdone himself wonderful save there well they're going for the short one Savage and the goalkeeper has outdone himself with that save [Applause] elects to go short his determination there for all to see [Applause] p and now their turn to have the ball well that one has promise Martin bra weight it's with Saul Samuel loo that's really good and effective physical play alert defending well sitting deep and just try to form a really coherent block Marcos [Applause] yente kok yente now with griezman kok now with Morata and back to Morata [Applause] H braith weight has it an attack for of Promise will he find the net well what a stop it was well I have to say that's a magnificent save that's a top class piece of goalkeeping and it is substitution time at this juncture not just from one side but from both well a short corner here he's protecting it effectively hermoso axel vitel Marcos ente has it perfect [Applause] tackle well he's certainly not alone real chance oh blocked it Marcos yente now griesman morasa and defensive play to be applauded peria well that's how to Shield the ball and control it he continues his run Martin brawe well he stopped them in their tracks not too many defenders in the wide positions and Atletico know it well there's an example of how to press high up laid into the center it could be up for grabs attending to his defensive chores olivan he's protecting it well ready to deted play to hang on to it oh but they've lost it now and the Counterattack is on options [Applause] available morasa a very effective play in possession making sure nothing on to happened sackle and he has options available really fine play to keep possession and a throw coming up after that authoritative Challenge and time for the change now H getting [Applause] forward and the ball back now with Atletico 30 minutes left for play gasman using his physical strength to Shield it nowel Molina maros jente now griesman kok and back to griezman Atletico get the free kick decision their way and here's a change now for Atletico a really effective shielding Under Pressure cuts it back oh great defending H good use of Advantage but it didn't end up being a significant advantage and so a free kick here he's managed to lose his marker my goodness that save fully stretched he was one for his own highlights reel [Applause] and over it comes but he made the catch Under [Applause] Pressure Marcos jente physically strong and secure on the ball rildo strong play here oh good [Applause] save Martin brawe just wasn't going to part with the ball well not giving the opposition a look in that strong play but just like that possession changes hands morasa rildo it's with hermoso de Rodrigo de Atletico have given it away P Bia olivan and that's a corner well they are committed to making the substitution here and taken short and cutting inside and a goal he's put it away A celebratory moment well here's the replay he does well to find that bit of space in the box and then he shows a lot of composure to finish it off that's a good goal griman a bit wasteful from Atletico nowel Molina Molina now griesman that's really good and effective physical play well he loves drifting in off the flank and a goal that's his brace they just can't keep him quiet [Applause] well here's the goal again and what a wonderfully weighted pass this is and what a strike from Morata he just smashes it past the keeper that's a top class finish [Applause] just 20 minutes remaining now clear Foul Play and as a result a free kick forthcoming [Applause] [Music] Marcos yente well doesn't have to do it on his own well that's really strong play to keep hold of the ball a winning back possession racing forward trying to catch them out but on you go says the referee Advantage have to pay attention defensively out of Play It goes he was under a bit of pressure kok now Korea the referee has decided to give the free kick to Atletico really effective shielding Under Pressure Marcos yente oh managing to beat him Korea onto kok timely intervention Pacho he's using his strength to good effect [Applause] and Under Pressure that was a fine [Music] claim teammates available oh a tremendous block showing plenty of defensive acuma and conceding the throw in Leandro Cabrera had no interest in losing possession not a successful intervention winning the ball [Applause] back deul maros jente has it well good run this now what can he do with it did well to hold on to it nicely timed tackle and space here on the flank well nothing comes of it it looked promising De Marcos jente has it well that's how to Shield the ball and control it well beating his opponent tremendously strong in the tackle axel vitel couldn't keep [Applause] it Rodrigo deul morasa [Applause] now with Cabrera they're trying to get right into his face olivan Nik melamed but he could really get at the opposition cross fired over danger [Applause] avered that was going in while nearing the end of the game some Stewarts might think this is already done and dusted in atletico's favor well what can you say about this performance they've been absolutely brilliant they've played with such gu and creativity and their passing has been so expansive not many teams would have stopped them today Morata now was that the denial of a clear goal scoring opportunity and it is an early shower for him red card well the outcome was never in doubt that was always going to be a sending off well they've decided to make a change takes on the shot all fairly run of the- mill in terms of what the keeper had to do Korea no problems for the [Applause] keeper pressure exerted but he keeps the ball and a throw in Forth coming Victor Ruiz using his physical strength to make sure he doesn't lose the ball Martin Brath weight and tidy defensive play shifting through the gears Alvaro morasa and still looking to get the shot away and a goal he's put it away A celebratory moment well here it is again and it's really poor defending they just don't show enough urgency to get tight or make a block which is why the balls ended up in the back of their net well he looks really pleased doesn't he his side have been really good today it's a massive lead and it's very hard to imagine them losing it [Applause] now good run very much in control of the situation strong play here K opportunity magnificent challenge to win it back keeping possession of the ball with authority oh but they've lost it now aguardo bar doing everything possible to keep possession well that's the end of that move for now Marcos yente Savage [Applause] now kok with it Rodrigo de hermoso Morata morasa a struggle for Atletico to keep the ball well the fans really want him to shoot as eyes for goal still possibilities and held by The Keeper at the second time of asking well he's just pulled off a great first save there now they can all calm [Applause] down Savage maros shente has it Korea Korea Korea shaping to shoot just can't get it past him kaidi bar they need to get tighter plays it back and still looking for space in position here to protect the ball aguardo and a good challenge to bring that attack to an end kok Rodrigo deul and it took a little Nick before it went over the touch line so a throw in here he's in control of the [Applause] situation and the referee blows for full time it goes into the books as a win for Atletico Madrid your verdict well Derek what a good performance that was they did most things right and their attacking play was inventive and had a real Cutting Edge that was a really dominant display from them today well we all know how naturally skillful antoan gasman is Stuart trying to stop him no easy task yeah all smiles as he grabs the match ball he just had too much for the opposition today they just couldn't handle him plenty of excitement around here in the Spanish Capital we're at the estadio metropolitano my name is Derek Ray and sitting alongside me in the commentary position is the former Arsenal and West Ham Midfield player Stuart Robson and we've got so much to look forward to this is where it all begins in Europe's Premier Club competition the UEFA Champions League the group stage match day one action it's Atletico Madrid against espanol thanks Derek well the host of clear favorites going into this tie but with that comes pressure particularly against a team that will remain compact are well drilled defensively and are a threat on the Counterattack if the host don't go through though it will be a major [Applause] upset and this is the starting lineup for Atletico Yan Oak is the preferred keeper Saul starts alongside kok in central Midfield and up front Morata starts alongside Onan G man crossing opportunity nothing comes of the attack when all is said and done Mia well moving the ball forward they might be in business but nothing comes of it good defending it was gz man Marcos yente really good interception High pressing at its best big chance Morata and by a way for thin margin offside [Applause] well antoan gasman really has emerged as one of the elite players in World football Stuart what do you expect to see from him in this game well the Stag is set and the prospect mouthwatering two teams at the peak of their powers ready for a Battle Royal serving as a true gauge of their ability to perform under hello and welcome and we have to talk about the weather because it has been raining here in Madrid and that's likely to continue throughout the course of this game at the metropolitano I'm your match commentator Derek Ray and my partner ready to bring you all the analysis and Technical talk is Stuart Robson and everyone here on tenter hooks you'd have to say with good reason it's Atletico Madrid against espanol thanks Derek well both managers will be reminding their players of starting the game quickly pinning the opposition back playing the ball forward and regaining possession as quickly as possible hopefully we get a really good game here this is the starting lineup for Atletico Yan oblak stands between the posts Marcos yente starts alongside kok in central Midfield and up front Onan griman starts alongside Morata The Defenders know you can't really allow space like that could cross it in [Applause] here Leno [Applause] C Morata and perhaps griman and it goes that will do nicely for starters first goal of the game well first of all where's the defending they're all over the place but give him some credit that's a good finish great composure [Applause] [Applause] now back underway and one n it is let's see what happens [Applause] next this attack looks highly promising who can he pick out and behind it's gone for a corner who's going to get on the end of it miles off Target with that particular head up well the defender did just about enough there a difficult chance in the end I would say K Savage now and he read it well [Applause] making progress cting in what could he do from this position could be and that a piece of goalkeeping you're going to see again and again and again trying to deliver it accurately No Nonsense piece of Defending tremendously strong in the tackle Marcos [Applause] yente trying to open them up they just couldn't stay in front and now this match is all square well let's take another look and wow how cleanly does he hit that the keeper was never going to save it what a good goal that is well that face tells you everything Simeon can't understand how his team have lost the lead here so the ball is rolling again at one all Leno it's with hermoso kok Marcos yente decent progress with the ball at his feet Griezmann now with Morata can he make it count and a goal just like that they're back in [Applause] front well it's great awareness of space in the box and then he shows a lot of composure with the Finish that's a clever a [Music] [Applause] goal so back underway intriguing contest this given the 2-1 score line Leandro Cabrera graa at times they make passing look easy on the offensive shot attempted determined defending can he finish this frantic action from one end to the other they weren't ahead for long and this match is level again well as you can see he doesn't mess about here does he he's strong well balanced and skillful that's a top class finish so back underway the game having been squared at 2-2 K Molina it's with Saul Morata might lead to a chance and a goal to Delight the fans just what they were hoping for well as you can see he hits this with so much power but just look at the follow through so athletic that's a dynamic strike and the ball is moving again 3-2 I must say this looks promising this could Square the game but the keeper has it say and how important could that be in the grand scheme of things well that was a big chance and really he should have taken that but let's give credit to the goal keeper it's a decent save over it comes and he clears the danger [Applause] well possibilities in the [Applause] center breaking at PACE Marcos yuren K it's with Saul hermoso decent position for Atletico to find themselves in Morata and a goal it is such a big moment for Atletico Madrid who are well on course for Success well here's the goal again and it's a really nice ball to put him through the vision to set up the chance is outstanding and the strike from Morata is brilliant he just strikes it so cleanly it really is a well taken goal so the current score line 42 he's protecting it effectively Morata nicely timed tackle yente and back with Griezmann oh great defending well for more on the injury let's go down to our reporter Jeff shes medical staff just indicated to me he was actually trodden on in that last challenge that that's why he's treading on it so gingely keep an eye on it cheers Jeff nowel Molina morasa interception to Snuff out the danger and the conditions look pretty good for the Counterattack marvelous anticipation Saul Leno and credit du a good intervention well be certainly not alone very much run of the- Mill as saves [Applause] go Saul maros yente has it yente well they couldn't keep it now the Counterattack looks on can they keep it going couldn't quite hang on in it goes but it will not stand offside Stuart will it looked close didn't it he certainly thought so he's making that clear to the linesman now Molina kok it's with Saul encouraging this from Atletico cutting it back oh that's opportunity oh magnificent save well he's just pulled off a great save there what reactions from the goalkeeper that was playing it short pulls it back an alert piece of Defending and the referee takes exception to the Challenge free kick and perhaps a bit fortunate not to be shown the yellow card different story next time no doubt [Applause] well sitting deep and just trying to form a really coherent [Applause] block Molina ente well there's a really stylish piece of running well it came to nothing in the end and a throw in fourth coming well no surprise there Athletico have enjoyed most of the possession and as a result have dominated the game some of their passing movements have been a joy to watch and I don't think anything's going to change that yes it's going to plan and they might be able to carve out another chance yente Morata oh that is a superb [Applause] save aguardo well Advantage coming into play and rightly so that's a good looking ball and saved by The Keeper let's see about the delivery got to it easily the keeper Atletico recovering possession well Gman ente well he made that interception look routine in truth it wasn't sa Atletico might be able to cash in here griman [Applause] Saul ente decides to shoot oh tremendous Block it's a short one Saul [Applause] Savage Leno chance to cross look as though there might be a threat but not so in the end good defending can they do something positive on the Counterattack well they seem to be on to something positive but it faded away Axel vitell nowel Molina kok with it he's beaten his man well it looked as though he was going to net another one but the keeper getting in the way well that was a decent chance for his second there not the Finish he was really looking for they take it short gasman onto K not a good pass now the quick Counterattack could be on [Applause] and teammates to play it to but it stopped a promising attack in its tracks and you wouldn't be surprised if there's a card coming out here and yellow it is a booking yeah he was too impatient to win the ball and probably deserved a yellow card [Applause] k k ente and return to kok well that's how to do it inside your own penalty area still trying to make something happen Morata now with [Applause] griman over the touch line for a throw in Seri Gomez well approaching halime on the home side very much in charge here Stuart your thoughts yeah they're playing really well here they've controlled the flow of the game they've won their individual battles and they've created numerous chances their only problem in the second half could be complacency but I can't see that happening Axel vitel it's with hermoso fairly easy for the referee to spot that deflection so now a throw in kok maros jente has it well certainly making attacking inroads Atletico Madrid and he's only gone and made it a Hardrick absolutely unplayable today what a performance well here you can see it again he's gone for placement overpower and it's a brilliant [Applause] finish well no wonder simeon's delighted they're bossing the game now that's for sure so on they go again and Atletico sprinting away with ease pado and snuffed out the danger immediately aguardo oh terrific piece of goalkeeping and overcomes the corner just the clearance that was called for now what can they do from here and a good challenge to bring that attack to an end Marcos yente now with Morata Samuel Leno oh fancy [Applause] footwork padoo aguardo and continues this run aguardo took a really smart piece of Defending to stop them morasa Gman K now with Morata and is at the moment for Morata and it's two for him today a masterful performance The Defenders unable to stop him well as you can see he doesn't mess about here does he he's strong well balanced and skillful that's a top class finish [Applause] well this is threatening to get out of hand just look at the score line M and the defensive intervention there well three minutes of stoppage time added on here Saul nowel Molina Savage maros jente has it Gman and using his strength to Shield the ball well sadly they just couldn't keep possession olivan Martin brawe [Applause] Bia well showing excellent judgment to intercept [Applause] Saul Now griezman Marcos yente nowel Molina a really effective shielding under [Applause] pressure and so it is the first half has come to an end here in the Spanish capital the beginning of the second half here at the home of Atletico in Madrid an effective [Applause] challenge just wasn't going to give that ball away and is at the moment for Morata and he's outdone himself wonderful save there well they're going for the short one Savage and the goalkeeper has outdone himself with that save [Applause] elects to go short his determination there for all to [Applause] see pado and now their turn to have the ball well that one has promise Martin breakway it's with Saul Samuel loo that's really good and effective physical play alert defending well sitting deep and just trying to form a really coherent block Marcos [Applause] yente C yente now with griman kok now with Morata and back to Morata H braith weight has it an attack full of Promise will he find the net well what a stop it was well I have to say that's a magnificent save that's a top class piece of goalkeeping and it is substitution time at this juncture not just from one side but from both well a short corner here he's protecting it effectively hermoso axel vitel maros jente has it perfect [Applause] tackle well he's certainly not alone real chance oh blocked it Marcos yente now griesman morasa and defensive play to be applauded Bia well that's how to Shield the ball and control it he continues his run Martin brawe well he stopped them in their tracks not too many defenders in the wide positions and Atletico [Applause] well there's an example of how to press high up laid into the center it could be up for grabs attending to his defensive [Applause] chores olivan he's protecting it well really determined play to hang on to it oh but they've lost it now and the Counterattack is on options [Applause] available morasa well very effective play in possession making sure nothing on to happened superb tackle and he has options available really fine play to keep possession and a throw coming up after that authoritative Challenge and time for the change now huo getting [Applause] forward and the ball back now with Atletico 30 minutes left for play gasman using his physical strength to Shield it nowel Molina Marcos yente now griesman kok and back to griman Atletico get the free kick decision their way and here's a change now for Atletico a really effective shielding Under Pressure cuts it back oh great defending H good use of Advantage but it didn't end up being a sign significant advantage and so a free kick here he's managed to lose his marker my goodness that save fully stretched he was one for his own highlights reel [Applause] and over it comes but he made the catch Under [Applause] Pressure Marcos yente physically strong and secure on the ball rildo strong play here oh good save [Applause] Martin brawe just wasn't going to part with the ball well not giving the opposition a look in that strong play but just like that possession changes hands morasa rildo it's with hermoso de Rodrigo de Atletico have given it away puado Bia olivan and that's a corner well they are committed to making the substitution here and taken [Applause] short and cutting inside and a goal he's put it away A celebratory moment well here's the replay he does well to find that bit of space in the box and then he shows a lot of composure to finish it off that's a good goal griman a bit wasteful from Atletico nowel Molina Molina now Gman that's really good and effective physical play well he loves drifting in off the flank and a goal that's his brace they just can't keep him quiet [Applause] well here's the goal again and what a wonderfully weighted pass this is and what a strike from Morata he just smashes it past the keeper that's a top class finish [Applause] just 20 minutes remaining now clear Foul Play and as a result a free kick forthcoming [Applause] Marcos yente well doesn't have to do it on his own well that's really strong play to keep hold of the ball a winning back possession racing forward trying to catch them out but on you go says the referee Advantage have to pay attention defensively out of Play It goes he was under a bit of pressure kok now Korea the referee has decided to give the free kick to [Applause] Atletico really effect of shielding Under Pressure Marcos yente oh managing to beat him Korea onto Koke timely intervention Pacho he's using his strength to good effect and Under Pressure that was a fine claim teammates available oh a tremendous block showing plenty of defensive Acumen and conceding the throw in Leandro Cabrera had no interest in losing possession not a successful intervention winning the ball back [Applause] de maros jente has it well good run this now what can he do with it did well to hold on to it nicely timed tackle and space here on the flank well nothing comes of it it looked promising De Marcos jente has it well that's how to Shield the ball and control it well beating his opponent tremendously strong in the tackle Axel vitell couldn't keep [Applause] it Rodrigo deul [Applause] morasa now with Cabrera they're trying to get right into his face olivan Niko melamed but he could really get at the opposition cross fired over danger [Applause] averted that was going in well nearing the end of the game some Stewarts might think this is already done and dusted in atletico's favor well what can you say about this performance they've been absolutely brilliant they've played with such gu and creativity and their passing has been so expansive not many teams would have stopped them today Morata now was that the denial of a clear goal scoring opportunity and it is an early shower for him red card well the outcome was never in doubt that was always going to be a sending off well they've decided to make a change takes on the shot all fairly runof-the-mill in terms of what the keeper had to do Korea no problems for the keeper [Applause] pressure exerted but he keeps the ball and a throw in Forth [Applause] coming Victor Ruiz using his physical strength to make sure he doesn't lose the ball Martin brawe and tidy defensive play shifting through the gears Alvaro morasa and still looking to get the shot away and a goal he's put it away A celebratory moment well here it is again and it's really poor defend end in they just don't show enough urgency to get tight or make a block which is why the balls ended up in the back of their net well he looks really pleased doesn't he his side have been really good today it's a massive lead and it's very hard to imagine them losing it now [Applause] good run very much in control of the situation strong play here K opportunity magnificent challenge to win it back keeping possession of the ball with authority oh but they've lost it now aguardo [Applause] bar doing everything possible to keep possession well that's the end of that move for now Marcos yente Savage [Applause] now kok with it Rodrigo deul hermoso Morata morasa a struggle for Atletico to keep the ball well the really want him to shoot as eyes for goal still possibilities and held by The Keeper at the second time of asking well he's just pulled off a great first save there now they can all calm down [Applause] Savage maros jente has it Korea Korea Korea shaping to shoot just can't get it past him kaidi bar they need to get tighter plays it back and still looking for space in position here to protect the ball aguardo and a good challenge to bring that attack to an end kok Rodrigo deul and it took a little Nick before it went over the touch line so a throw in here he's in control of the [Applause] situation and the referee blows for full time goes into the books as a win for Atletico Madrid your verdict well Derek what a good performance that was they did most things right and their attacking play was inventive and had a real Cutting Edge that was a really dominant display from them today well we all know how naturally skillful antoan grias man is Stuart trying to stop him no easy task yeah all smiles as he grabs the match ball he just had too much for the opposition today they just couldn't handle him and plenty of excitement around here in the Spanish Capital we're at the estadio metropolitano my name is Derek Ray and sitting alongside me in the commentary position is the former Arsenal and West Ham Midfield player Stuart Robson and we've got so much to look forward to this is where it all begins in Europe's premier CL competition the UEFA Champions League the group stage match day one action it's Atletico Madrid against espanol thanks Derek well the host are clear favorites going into this tie but with that comes pressure particularly against a team that will remain compact a well- drilled defensively and are a threat on the Counterattack if the host don't go through though it will be a major [Applause] upset and this is the starting lineup for Atletico Yan Oak is the preferred keeper SA starts alongside kok in central Midfield and up front Morata starts alongside antoan griman Crossing opportunity nothing comes of the attack when all is said and done Mia well moving the ball forward they might be in business but nothing comes of it good defending it was gz man Marcos yente really good interception High pressing at its best big chance Morata and by a way for thin margin offside [Applause] well antoan gasman really has emerged as one of the elite players in World football Stuart what do you expect to see from him in this game well against espanol thank thanks Derek well both managers will be reminding their players of starting the game quickly pinning the opposition back playing the ball forward and regaining possession as quickly as possible hopefully we get a really good game here this is the starting lineup for Atletico Yan Oak stands between the posts Marcos yente starts alongside kok in central Midfield and up front antoan gasman starts alongside Morata The Defenders know you can't really allow space like that could cross it in [Applause] here Leno kok Morata and perhaps griesman and it goes that will do nicely for starters first goal of the game well first of all where's the defending they're all over the place but give him some credit that's a good finish great composure [Applause] now back underway and one n it is let's see what happens [Applause] next this attack looks highly promising who can he pick out and behind it's gone for a corner who's going to get on the end of it miles off Target with that particular header well the defender did just about enough there a difficult chance in the end I would say K Savage now and he read it well [Applause] making progress cting in what could he do from this position could be and that a piece of goalkeeping you're going to see again and again and again trying to deliver it accurately No Nonsense piece of Defending tremendously strong in the tackle Marcos [Applause] yente trying to up them up they just couldn't stay in front and now this match is all square well let's take another look and wow how cleanly does he hit that the keeper was never going to save it what a good goal that is well that face tells you everything Simeon can't understand how his team have lost the lead here so the ball is rolling again at one all Leno it's with hermoso kok Marcos jente decent progress with the ball at his feet griezman now with Morata can he make it count and a goal just like that they're back in [Applause] front well it's great awareness of space in the box and and then he shows a lot of composure with the Finish that's a clever [Applause] goal so back underway intriguing contest this given the 2-1 score line Leandro Cabrera graa at times they make passing look easy on the offensive short attempted determined defending can he finish this frantic action from one end to the other they weren't ahead for long and this match is level again well as you can see he doesn't mess about here does he he's strong well balanced and skillful that's a top class finish so back underway the game having been squared at 2-2 kok Molina it's with Saul Morata might lead to a chance and a goal to Delight the fans just what they were hoping for well as you can see he hits this with so much power but just look at the follow through so athletic that's a dynamic [Applause] strike and the ball is moving again 3-2 I must say this looks promising this could Square the game but the keeper has a say and how important could that be in the grand scheme of things well that was a big chance and really he should have taken that but let's give credit to the goalkeeper it's a decent save over it comes and he clears the [Applause] danger well possibilities in the [Applause] center breaking at PACE Marcos yente kok it's with Saul hermoso decent position for Atletico to find themselves in Morata and a goal this is such a big moment for Atletico Madrid who are well on course for Success well here's the goal again and it's a really nice ball to put him through the vision to set up the chances outstanding and the strike from Morata is brilliant he just strikes it so cleanly it really is a well taken goal so the current score line 42 he's protecting it effectively Morata nicely timed tackle yente and back with griezman oh great defending well for more on the injury let's go down to our reporter Jeff shres medical staff just indicated to me he was actually trodden on in that last challenge that's why he's treading on it so gingery keep an eye on it cheers Jeff nowel Molina morasa interception to Snuff out the danger and the conditions look pretty good for the Counterattack marvelous anticipation Saul loo and credit du a good intervention well he certainly not alone very much run of the- Mill as saves [Applause] go Saul maros jente has it yente well they couldn't keep it now the Counterattack looks on can they keep it going couldn't quite hang on in it goes but it will not stand offside Stewart well it looked close didn't it he certainly thought so he's making that clear to the lines now Molina K it's with Saul encouraging this from Atletico cutting it back oh that's opportunity oh magnificent save well he's just pulled off a great save there what reactions from the goalkeeper that was [Applause] playing it short pulls it back an alert piece of Defending and the referee takes exception to the Challenge free kick and perhaps a bit fortunate not to be shown the yellow card different story next time no doubt well sitting deep and just trying to form a really coherent block [Applause] Molina ente well there's a really stylish piece of running well it came to nothing in the end and a throw in fourth coming well no surprise there Athletico have enjoyed most of the possession and as a result have dominated the game some of their passing movements have been a joy to watch and I don't think anything's going to change that yes it's going to plan and they might be able to carve out another chance yente Morata oh that is a superb [Applause] save aguardo well Advantage coming into play and rightly so that's a good looking ball and saved by The Keeper let's see about the delivery got to it easily the keeper Atletico recovering possession well Gman ente well he made that interception look routine in truth it wasn't Saul Atletico might be able to cash in here griezman Saul ente decides to shoot oh tremendous Block it's a short one SA [Applause] Savage loo chance to cross look as though there might be a threat but not so in the end good defending can they do something positive on the Counterattack well they seem to be on to something positive but it faded away Axel vitell nowel Molina kok with it he's beaten his man well it looked as though he was going to net another one but the keeper getting in the way well that was a decent chance for his second there not the Finish he was really looking for they take it short gasman onto K not a good pass now the quick Counterattack could be on [Applause] and teammates to play it to but it stopped a promising attack in its tracks and you wouldn't be surprised if there's a card coming out here and yellow it is a booking yeah he was too impatient to win the ball and probably deserved a yellow card [Applause]