While Lazio snatched a point in the last minute thanks to their goalkeeper Ivan Provedel, Antoine Griezmann regrets having missed a 2-0 opportunity for Atlético.
This is the feeling of the first day of the Champions League. Ivan Provedel, Lazio goalkeeper, equalized for the Roman team in the 95th minute of the match against Atlético (1-1), Tuesday evening at the Olimpico. The Colchoneros opened the scoring in the first period thanks to Pablo Barrios (29th), but did not manage to double the lead, despite a few opportunities.
Antoine Griezmann notably took his opportunity. Found alone at the penalty spot, the French international sent his right shot completely over, on the hour mark. He thus feels responsible for the final result, while Alvaro Morata and Samuel Lino did not neither materialized in front of the Biancolesti goal afterwards.
“ It’s a shame, we did a good job and a good game, we could have closed the game if we had scored a second goal. I had a clear chance, but the ball bounced and I sent it into the stands. It’s a shame because we defended very well, then they put all their resources into attack in the last moments of the match, they made the most of their last action “, he reacted to beIN Sports.
“Grizi” is however satisfied with the collective reaction of his team, who achieved a “ great match » in the Italian capital, three days after the rout against Valencia, at Mestalla (3-0). Diego Simeone’s team, 7th in Liga, however, continues with a derby against Real Madrid, leader thanks to a 5 out of 5, Sunday (9 p.m.) at Civitas Metropolitano.
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