00:01Two clubs from very different traditions with different interpretations of how the game should be played.
00:08This will be fascinating, Atletico against Barcelona.
00:20Hello and welcome from a stadium that really does catch the eye, the Metropolitano here in Madrid.
00:26I'm Derek Ray and sitting alongside me here on the gantry ready to provide all the tactical observations
00:33is the former England international Sue Smith.
00:36And the focus is on one of the finest leagues in world football, La Liga.
00:40It's Atletico Madrid versus Barcelona.
00:43I can't wait for this one today. The atmosphere is buzzing and I'm hoping the football lives up to it.
00:56But you're not a «I'm not a »
01:33and this is how Atletico will line up
01:36yeah it looks like a 4-4-2
01:38and I always think that this system
01:40offers a strong defensive presence
01:41all over the pitch
01:42and in attack you always have numbers getting forward
01:45they've got quality out wide
01:47so I'm sure the planks are going to be used today
01:52well this is what we think for Barcelona
01:55Frenkie de Jong plays alongside Pedri
01:57in the centre of midfield
01:59and the striker today is Ferran Torres
02:11Alex Baena
02:12oh fancy football
02:16oh it's a terrific challenge
02:18yeah he was really committed there wasn't he
02:31the pre-kick decision goes the way of Barcelona
02:44made it look routine but read it well
02:55and the decision offside here
03:03oh can they
03:20yeah
03:21oh
03:28Alex Baena
03:30Advantage Atletico
03:36Alexander Surlott
03:42Well you never quite know who's going to emerge from the shadows
03:45And become a match winner
03:46But this man might be a decent shout
03:48What are you expecting to see from him?
03:50It's a massive opportunity here
03:51And much to his disappointment
03:53Couldn't direct it on target
03:55They should have taken the lead there
03:57And what a good start that would have been
04:00Well there it is
04:01The first caution of this match
04:03He's clearly up for this game
04:04But just got that challenge all wrong
04:06You'll have to be careful now
04:12Alexander Surlott
04:14It's very effective use of advantage
04:16In favour of Atletico
04:21Chance to cross
04:23Well there was impending danger
04:25But good defending
04:26Well they managed to snuff that out quickly didn't they
04:39Oh he's lost possession
04:45Took a really smart piece of defending to stop them
04:53Alexander Surlott
05:03Now who can he play it to?
05:14Alexander Surlott
05:18Plenty to like about this Atletico move
05:22But nothing comes of it
05:23Good defending it was
05:30Well not pretty but very gritty
05:33Yeah the passer needs to be more precise
05:36There's no real flow is there
05:37And Barcelona finding space on the flank
05:50Not too many defenders in the wide positions
05:52And Atletico know it
05:54Can he?
05:55And a goal!
05:56Now they have their opener
05:58And now they can celebrate
06:13Well we can see it again now
06:15And they're so dangerous in these transitions
06:17The speed of the counter attack is really impressive
06:20And he watches it all the way
06:22Then just tucks it in with confidence
06:42And Barca get the ball moving once more
06:45How will they react?
06:50Valde
06:50Given away by Barcelona
06:56Acres of space out wide for Atletico
06:59Opportunity it is
07:00And a goal!
07:03Another one!
07:04Two in quick succession
07:05No wonder they're celebrating
07:18Well here we can see it again
07:20And he shows great ability to get past this man
07:22And it's a brilliant finish
07:24He strikes through the ball
07:26The keeper has no chance
07:27It's a superb finish
07:42So underway once more
07:442-0 the lead here
07:50This looks more than decent
07:55De Jong
07:58Can he put it in?
08:00His fans won't tire of seeing that again
08:03Oblak with the save
08:07He's driven in the corner
08:14Marcos Llorente
08:18Alex Baena
08:21And Barca have it back
08:27De Jong
08:30But doesn't have to do it on his own
08:34But quick thinking defensively
08:40Could pose a threat on the counter
08:43And he's made headway
08:46Oh perhaps this time
08:48Well alas
08:50A damp squib of an ending to that move
08:52That was a real chance
08:54They broke so quickly
08:55And created the opportunity to shoot
08:57But it just lacked that clinical finish
09:08La miniña mal
09:13To trim the deficit
09:14I'm putting it wide from there
09:16Disappointing
09:30Goes through for the goal kick
09:33Well there's overall contribution from midfield
09:36Chopped full of positives
09:37No getting away from that
09:39Well he's been central to everything going forward
09:42Clever movement
09:43Tidy passing throughout
09:45And it's a big bonus getting the assist too
09:50Looks as though there might be a threat
09:51But not so in the end
09:52Good defending
09:54Well it looks so promising
09:55But a goal kicked the outcome
09:57Oh there was some pace in that attack
09:59They just couldn't finish it off could they?
10:09Alexander Surloch
10:14Well the threat could be there
10:17Well there was impending danger
10:19But good defending
10:22Advantage Atletico
10:25Not a huge chunk of added time
10:27One minute
10:33Pedri
10:39And so it is
10:40The first half has come to
10:50And underway again
10:51Pass up
10:52Left with a real mountain to climb
10:54In the second half
11:01Rafinha
11:07Corner for Barcelona
11:11And time for the change now
11:23So the corner played into the box
11:28The corner kicks keep on coming
11:41Real need to get rid of it
11:46The referee has decided to give the free kick to Atletico
11:59Marcos Llorente
12:02That's what you call
12:03Defending from the front
12:04Possibilities here
12:09Very effective pass
12:11And still trying to get the shot off
12:14Oh he saved it well
12:18Confusion time as is here
12:29Short corner taken
12:31Very quick thinking there
12:34And this might not be the ideal situation for them
12:38Maybe dangerous here
12:42Trying his luck
12:43Jan Oblak
12:45Fantastic between the posts
12:58Corner kick played in
13:00Good bit of defending
13:01Well pressure building
13:03Another corner
13:09Well plenty of power there
13:11But in fairness
13:11Should have made the keeper work
13:24Oh fine play
13:26And maybe it'll set something up
13:30Oh he's through here
13:32Oh excellent reflexes
13:34Yeah
13:34Denied what looked like a certain goal
13:36That's brilliant awareness
13:42They take it short
13:44That's a nice looking ball
13:46Wasn't quite as good as it looked
13:48When it left the boot
13:49Resting like that will help the cause
13:57Could reduce the deficit
13:58And safely dealt with
14:12He's driven in the corner
14:14And trouble is brewing
14:22Well Marcos Llorente
14:23Was an inspired figure
14:25In the first half
14:26Interested to get your analysis
14:28Yeah and I'm sure
14:29He'll be pleased with that half
14:30That's the level you expect them in
14:32And I'm sure he'll continue
14:34That form into the second 45
14:50Encouraging this from Atletico
14:53Oh it's a really well timed challenge
15:02Balde
15:06García
15:09Now opening things up
15:13And sees it
15:15Nicely saved
15:25Baena
15:30Alvarez
15:31And the ball was
15:33Surlott
15:35That's a good looking pass
15:38Must be
15:39Excellent defending
15:48Alex Balde
15:53Pedri
15:56Danny Olmo
15:59Good patience
16:00Yeah just trying to draw them
16:03Out of position
16:03Aren't they
16:05Opportunity to deliver the cross
16:11Jamal
16:11Is this the moment
16:13And taken cleanly
16:14By the goalkeeper
16:22Alex Baena
16:27Oh I thought they were on to something
16:29There
16:41Now the quick counter attack
16:43Could be on
16:44And he's through here
16:47Oh what a save
16:49To stop that counter attack
16:50In its tracks
16:51Well quick passing
16:53Great movement
16:54It's a nightmare to defend against
16:55Showed such pace going forward
16:57But brilliant from the keeper
17:02And Lewandowski waiting
17:04Very effective pass
17:12Just cutting off the supply
17:14Shaping to shoot
17:16Oh what a save
17:19And the play stopped
17:20They will make the change
17:22Now
17:22Trying to pick out a team mate
17:25I'm sure he would love
17:26To have that opportunity back
17:39Take it away
17:40He won the ball
17:49And so into the final
17:50Five minutes
17:56And showing good game awareness
18:03Pein de V
18:07Danny Olmo
18:11Lewandowski
18:12Cook for one back here
18:17And Barca's corner
18:31Playing it in
18:32Half-hearted clearance
18:38Well it did look promising
18:40For a bit
18:45Oh that's a fine looking pass
18:49Really getting stuck in
18:59Oh it's a terrific challenge
19:03And that is that
19:05The final whistle has sounded
19:06And three points for Atletico
19:08They take the spoils
19:10Their fans are going to be happy with this
19:12Yeah it was a fairly comfortable result
19:14In the end
19:15They control large parts of the game
19:16It was a real professional performance
19:18And I think they deserve the result
19:23A lot to like about Marcos Llorente
19:25And his performance
19:26How would you sum it up?
19:28Yeah a good performance
19:30But then we wouldn't expect anything less
19:31A solid six or seven out of ten
19:34And he certainly played his part in the results
19:36And there's that
19:37fantasy
19:38But then I love
19:38From that
19:40Depending on what
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