Atletico’s Fernando Torres, left, shoots against the bar while Bayern’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer watches during the Champions League 1st leg semifinal soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain (Photo: AP)
Saul stunner gives Atletico advantage over Bayern
A breathtaking individual goal from Saul Niguez gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in a tense Champions League semi-final
A breathtaking individual goal from Saul Niguez gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in a tense Champions League semi-final, first leg on Wednesday.
The midfielder weaved his way through the Bayern defense and produced a low finish that went in off the post to put the home side in front after 11 minutes.
Atletico forward Fernando Torres was inches away from grabbing a late second when his shot hit the post, while Bayern’s David Alaba also hit the woodwork with a thumping drive.
The result left Pep Guardiola’s Bayern side facing a huge task in Munich next week to avoid a third successive semi-final exit.
