Atletico Madrid went into the game as heavy favourites against Leicester City in the first-leg of the Quarter Finals of the UEFA Champions League.
But, the Vicente Calderon were witnessed to a solid defensive display by both teams and Los Rojiblancos only managed to edge the Foxes, thanks to a penalty, which was ably converted by Antoine Griezmann.
The penalty ensured Atletico Madrid will travel to England with a 1-goal advantage, having conceded no away goals either.
Antoine Griezmann was again the star of the show and the player was hailed on Twitter for his influence on the match.
Griezmann looking sharp and clinical against English opposition tonight. Here’s to seeing him doing it every week for us next season pic.twitter.com/KY8AoRBFQJ
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) April 12, 2017
Mbappe, Ronaldo, Dybala, Griezmann…the top players stand up when their teams need them…
— The Arsenal (@DareToWenger) April 12, 2017
Griezmann and the evoSPEED up to their usual tricks. pic.twitter.com/GdDolCZIVS
— Pro:Direct Soccer (@ProD_Soccer) April 12, 2017
Manchester United’s Antoine Griezmann wins and scores a penalty for Atleti.
— Sam Homewood (@SamHomewood) April 12, 2017
However, Leicester City proved tough to break down once again in the Champions League and the Foxes were praised for keeping the scoreline to a minimum, which gives them a chance going into the second leg of the tie. Some also lamented on the penalty call, which was dubious, according to many.
Leicester City’s controversial Champions League clash dominates this morning’s newspapers ⚽??? pic.twitter.com/kRATrT2SZu
— BBC Leicester Sport (@BBCRLSport) April 13, 2017
Shakespeare: Foxes hard done by: #LeicesterCity boss Craig Shakespeare says his team were let down by a poor… https://t.co/SnnrOsXlld pic.twitter.com/Ox7yesofth
— Atleti_MP (@Atleti_MP) April 13, 2017
However, it was the behaviour of the travelling fans that took some limelight away from the tie, with Leicester City supporters causing a ruckus in the streets of Spain, clashing with the police, actions which were vehemently criticised on Twitter.
Leicester City Fans Singing In Madrid “Gibraltar It’s One Of Or Own ” ?⚪? pic.twitter.com/VvpEYvXiMf
— Swifty! (@OnlyShowInTown1) April 13, 2017
Leicester City fans in Madrid ahead of tonight’s game against Atletico. pic.twitter.com/o9VaF2odtv
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) April 12, 2017
MT Oh FFS “@Channel4News: “Gibraltar is ours”. Leicester City fans clashed with police in Madrid #ATLLEI pic.twitter.com/9LgR9WkuoG“
— AlSpinner (@AMedicalLife) April 12, 2017
I travelled to several European Countries last year & the Goodwill for Leicester City, the plucky underdogs was amazing. Destroyed by idiots
— Roger Turner ❄️ (@dodgemeisterT) April 13, 2017
While Leicester City failed to have much of an impact, Wilfred Ndidi, who has been earning plaudits for his displays, was lauded as he put in an impressive shift again in the middle of the park.
Wilfred Ndidi’s game by numbers vs. Atletico:
100% take-ons
6 clearances
4 aerial duels won
3 tackles won
3 interceptionsBig shift. ? pic.twitter.com/g4SZurKFdY
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 12, 2017
Wilfred Ndidi tonight. Wow, this lad is only 20 and rolling out strong performances like this
— Lee Wallace (@_lwallace) April 12, 2017
There were some other brilliant tweets about the game.
Leicester are about to play Atletico Madrid in a Champions League Quarter Final. Just let that sink in for a second.
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) April 12, 2017
If Trump genuinely starts the next world war, I think I’m gonna take refuge behind the Atletico Madrid defence.
Nothing getting past them.
— West Ham Forum (@WestHam_Forum) April 12, 2017
Atletico Madrid have kept 16 clean sheets in their last 18 home games in the Champions League.
Outrageous record. ? pic.twitter.com/E7wC1ZK8hm
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 12, 2017
Jamie Vardy didn’t have a single shot & completed just one pass vs. Atletico Madrid this evening.
He was on the pitch for 77 minutes… ? pic.twitter.com/EoXIDbSIN6
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 12, 2017
