Inexplicable and controversial setback by Atlético against a minor Lille

Far from redirecting the situation after the debacle in Lisbon against Benfica, Atlético made life even more complicated in this new Champions League by taking another blow in the Metropolitano against a lesser Lille that took advantage of three isolated actions to come back and achieve another feat. If three weeks ago they beat Real Madrid, this time they became the first French team capable of attacking the red and white fiefdom in Europe.

A resounding success that left the colchoneros on the ropes and that no one could imagine watching the fight unfold. And the Cholo team scored early thanks to Julián Álvarez, after a present from Touré, and was able to finish in the first act. But Sorloth, once again, did not have his day and spared the lives of the Gauls. And in the second half, when the Madrid team controlled but did not define, they paid for their lack of forcefulness in the areas. A huge shot from the Kosovar Zhegrova that hit Giménez, a ridiculous penalty awarded by the Italian Guida and another final rebound goal, sealed the first defeat for the colchoneros in the European Metropolitan since Milan emerged victorious. Double from Canadian Jonathan David, the same one who executed Ancelotti’s squad.

Atlético must have gone to half-time with the dispute more than resolved because they were far superior to an inexperienced rival and had three great chances to increase the advantage that Sorloth missed. The Norwegian giant seemed to see the light with his recent double against Leganés and it is true that he generates a lot, but this time he missed three resounding goals. In two head-to-head matches, he tried to beat Chevalier with a few dives, but first the ball ended up going out the side and later the French goalkeeper saved it without difficulty because it didn’t go to the ground.

Atlético opened the way immediately, the result of a childish error by the young Ousmane Touré. Surrounded by Griezmann, the Malian central defender tried to give up Chevalier, but assisted Julián Álvarez, who with his first touch made his debut as a mattress scorer in this Champions League. Nothing to do with the Spider’s way of defining, all precision, with the current but obfuscated top scorer.

With four changes compared to the team that started against the pepineros, a more recognizable eleven and the Julián-Griezmann-Sorloth trident on the scene for the second time this season after their appearance as starters against Real Madrid, Atlético seemed far superior to Lille. The timorous French team looked nothing like the team that defeated Real Madrid three weeks ago. He suffered casualties and, in addition, coach Bruno Genesio left key players on the bench.

Inexplicable

The night seemed calm because the colchoneros drove relatively calmly and Lille didn’t even get close. But when a duel is not closed, and even more so in the Champions League, there is always risk. And so much that it exists. Suddenly, in an isolated action, Zhegrova tried her luck and the throw of the nationalized Kosovar German went in after Giménez deflected with his head.

Correa, the agitator, came in instead of Sorloth, applauded despite his mistakes before the goal, and Griezmann had it before the controversy. It turns out that the Italian coach indicated a penalty in an action by Koke that seemed like nothing, more like a previous handball by a Frenchman, and David did not forgive. Incredible, but true. Atlético tried the heroic one, Lino and Giuliano had it, but it was Jonathan David who sentenced. Inexplicable.