Blue-and-Garnet Success in Prague, Draw in Istanbul, and Basque Victory in the Champions League
The excitement of the Champions League was intensely experienced with key results for the Spanish teams. Barcelona achieved a valuable victory in Prague, while Atletico Madrid drew in Istanbul. For their part, Athletic Club took the three points in Bergamo.Barcelona Wins in Prague
Barcelona secured an important victory (2-4) against Slavia, in a match played in Prague. This triumph keeps alive the dream of the round of 16, an objective that could be secured at Camp Nou against Copenhagen.
The match, which had a tied first half (2-2), saw Fermín López stand out with two goals that reversed the initial score. An own goal by Robert Lewandowski complicated the situation, but in the second half, Dani Olmo and Lewandowski himself sealed the victory.
The negative note was the injury of Pedro González ‘Pedri’.Agonizing Draw in Istanbul
The match between Galatasaray and Atlético de Madrid ended in a draw (1-1) at the Ali Sami Yen stadium in Istanbul. Giuliano put Atlético ahead with a header, but an own goal by Llorente tied the score.
This result complicates Atlético de Madrid’s aspirations of securing a place among the top eight in the competition. The Madrid team will have to seek qualification in their next match against Bodo Glimt at the Metropolitano.Athletic Club Comeback in Bergamo
Athletic Club achieved a victory (2-3) against Atalanta in Bergamo, in a match corresponding to the penultimate matchday of the Champions League group stage.
The Basque team came back from an initial goal by Gianluca Scamacca in an exciting second half.
