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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Vicente Calderon where Atlético de Madrid play host to CD Leganés. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Atlético de Madrid are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while CD Leganés appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivan  Carmona.


0.00
The whistle blows and CD Leganés kick off!
2.52
Carlos Morales threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales beats his man to it with a header. Marcos Serrano didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
3.25
Alfredo Kiko takes it forward alone. Alfredo Kiko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enrique Morales but he's offside!
6.41
Juan-Carlos Calvo makes a probing pass to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Mora.
12.23
Miguel Velasco knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Barkero. Jose Fortes Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.56
Jose Javier Mora flicks a high pass forward. Neil May holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.16
Pedro Ferrer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Velasco. Miguel Velasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.00
Miguel Velasco runs straight at the opposition's defence. Miguel Velasco knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Barkero. Jose Fortes Barkero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Jose Javier Mora is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
22.20
With imagination, Juan-Carlos Calvo plays the ball forward to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.42
Juan-Carlos Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Barkero comfortably collects the pass. Jose Fortes Barkero shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
26.53
Luis Gento knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.06
Jose Fortes Kiko advances with the ball. Jose Fortes Kiko shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.54
Atlético de Madrid are in full control of this game.
34.12
Eugenio Flores takes it forward alone. With great vision, Eugenio Flores plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Barkero. Jose Fortes Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Atlético de Madrid appear unchanged since the first half. CD Leganés also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Atlético de Madrid kick off and get the second half underway!
48.23
Neil May knocks the ball forward to Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Flores.
49.54
Luis Gento passes the ball forward to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Soares.
53.45
Carlos Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Molowny. Gabriel Molowny controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.08
Eugenio Flores hits a low pass to Jose Fortes Kiko. Jose Fortes Kiko darts forward. Jose Fortes Kiko whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez makes a looping header on goal but Roberto Rubio is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
55.01
Carlos Morales threads a neat ball through to Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
57.19
Jose Fortes Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Moreno collects the pass. Jose Javier Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Barkero. Jose Fortes Barkero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Leonardo Arias is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.15
Atlético de Madrid have made 2 substitutions with Raimond Van Westerop replacing Pedro Ferrer and Romero P. Vidal replacing Jose Fortes Barkero .
66.07
Raimond Van Westerop makes a probing pass to Miguel Velasco. Miguel Velasco sees Romero P. Vidal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Vieira.
67.24
Jose Fortes Kiko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Javier Moreno. Jose Javier Moreno shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
69.19
Alfredo Kiko passes the ball forward to Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Kauder.
77.30
Atlético de Madrid have made a substitution with Gabriel Ortega replacing Jose Fortes Kiko .
85.45
Eugenio Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Velasco. Miguel Velasco makes a simple pass to Ivan Rodriguez. Ivan Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.07
Neil May knocks the ball forward to Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Carlos Morales makes a probing pass to Enrique Morales. Enrique Morales rushes past Raimond Van Westerop! Enrique Morales rockets a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
24.7%
46.9%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Fortes Barkero of Atlético de Madrid

Match Ratings