Key Events: In the 8th minute, Atletico Madrid took the lead. Toure, under pressure from Alvarez and Griezmann, hastily passed the ball back, which was intercepted by Alvarez. Facing the advancing goalkeeper, Alvarez calmly pushed the ball into the far corner to score. Atletico Madrid 1-0 Lille.
Match Report: At 3:00 AM China Time on October 24, in the 3rd round of the Champions League group stage, Atletico Madrid hosted Lille at home.
Just 1 minute into the match, Sorloth had a breakaway opportunity but missed his shot against the advancing goalkeeper.
In the 20th minute, Griezmann delivered a precise through pass, giving Sorloth another breakaway chance, but his chip over the goalkeeper was saved.
In the 31st minute, Griezmann sent another accurate cross, but Sorloth continued to miss his chances, failing to hit the target with a breakaway shot.
In the 32nd minute, Witsel received a cross from Griezmann and headed powerfully towards the goal, but the goalkeeper made an incredible save.
The first half ended with Atletico Madrid temporarily leading 1-0 against Lille.
Player Lineups:
Atletico Madrid Starting Lineup: 13-Oblak; 20-Witsel; 2-Himenez; 21-Gallan; 16-Molina; 6-Koke; 5-De Paul; 4-Gallagher; 7-Griezmann; 9-Sorloth; 19-Alvarez; Substitutes: 1-Musso; 31-Gomis; 23-Reynaldo; 27-Kostis; 11-Lemar; 17-Regic; 12-Lino; 28-Gismella; 10-Correa; 22-Simone;
Lille Starting Lineup: 30-Chevalier; 2-Mandi; 4-Ribero; 36-Toure; 21-Andre; 12-Munir; 5-Gudmundsson; 17-Mukaur; 10-Cabella; 27-Bayo; 19-Pardo; Substitutes: 1-Manneh; 16-Kelade; 18-Diaquatte; 37-M. Costarelli; 8-Gomez; 23-Zigrova; 11-Osam; 9-David;