Both results should be regarded as a surprise, but the result of the Etihad Stadium and perhaps deserves to be called a sensation. Monaco is a band that in six group stage matches scored just four goals, so much, it seemed that he could beat even once the third defensive team Premier League.
In the starting lineup again Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech lacked both Szczesny ( competition for a place in the first team wins now Colombian David Ospina) and imported the winter of Legia Warsaw Krystian Bielik.
In the first half of the meeting there was a lot of emotions. The first – and only in this part – good shot fell only in the 38th minute. Unfortunately hosts, the impact of distance Geoffrey Kondogbii landed in the net, “Gunners”. The ball bounced off even from the German defenders Per Mertesacker and completely fooled Ospina.
After the break the home situation has become dramatic. In 53 minutes Monaco moved out counterattack, which finished with aplomb Bulgarian Dimitar Berbatov experienced team in the Principality and he was already 2: 0.
Arsenal tried to make up for losses, but the visitors showed why in six previous matches in the Champions League conceded just one goal. They owe it not only to concentrate and ineffectiveness rivals, but also a bit of luck. In particular, it has added in the 57th minute, when the first Chilean Alexis Sanchez’s shot bounced off goalkeeper ahead and Frenchman Olivier Giroud matters worse was inaccurate.
However, Monaco is not maintained clean sheet – in the second half of extra-time spectacular, technical shot before the edge of the area made a substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Encouraged by the hit “The Gunners” rushed to further attacks and … hope on a counterattack. Results found Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco – another player who came to the square the game from the bench. Hailing from Portugal Belgian raced home alone on goal and beat Ospina precise shot at the near post.
This result puts Arsenal in a very difficult situation. Wards Arsene Wenger’s French coach, if you dream of promotion, opponents will have to score at least three goals – which is more than Monaco players lost in the previous seven games this season’s Champions League.
Also dull began meeting in Leverkusen . Although in the first half twice threatening to score Emir Spahic Bosnian strike, but the first time the ball inside the goal line Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic Atletico and then saved bonding guest post from the bar.
The first time threatened Atletico goal “Apothecary” just before the break. Then a shot Portuguese Tiago, scissors from a short distance, striking reflexes Bernd Leno – German goalkeeper Bayer, who, according to British media has to take place in the future Szczesny in the Arsenal.
For the finalists of the previous edition of the Champions League meeting did not work too well. Already in the first half of coach Diego Simeone had to make two changes due to injuries Bazylijczyka Guilherme Siqueiry and Saúl Ñíguez.
In the 57th minute the hosts took the lead after Skladná shares finished the Turk Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Assisted made a spectacular Karim Bellarabi, who recently extended his contract with “pharmacists” to June 2020 year.
More bad news for the team champion Spain arrived three minutes later, when the yellow card for a foul looked Diego Godin. Uruguayan defender Atletico can not occur in the second leg at the Vicente Calderon. And in 76 minutes the second time the judge punished in this way and Portuguese Tiago had to leave the pitch.
Master of Spain waits therefore difficult task in the second leg, which both pairs will play Wednesday 17 March. If you lose at home Atletico goal, will have to take three to advance.
On Tuesday, Borussia Dortmund has Juventus Turin 1: 2, and the injury suffered meeting Lukasz Piszczek. As the Polish Football Association said on Wednesday, Polish defender will be sidelined for BVB approx. Six weeks and run it in the away match white and red with Ireland in Euro 2016 qualifying From 76 minutes played while Jakub Błaszczykowski.
In the second meeting that day, Manchester City, England lost against Barcelona 1: 2. Rematch in these pairs is scheduled for March 18.
The final will be played on June 6 in Berlin. (PAP)
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