Spurs have endured a nightmare start in the Champions League, finding themselves 4-1 down. Meanwhile, Newcastle are level in their match. Barcelona are also level. Bayern are dominating their game against Atalanta.
Spurs’ Difficult Start
A devastating counter from the visitors resulted in a goal for Atletico. At the break, Conor Gallagher and Dominic Solanke came on for Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani. The Atleti players were on the pitch several minutes before their Spurs counterparts. According to Chris Waddle, the Spurs youth team should be brought on, saying the current situation is “beyond embarrassing!”
Newcastle Seek to Maintain Tempo
Newcastle need to keep up the tempo from the first half, according to reports. They caused a lot of problems by getting the ball out wide. They need to get a few more black and white shirts in the box. The second half is underway at St James’ Park.
Bayern’s Dominance and Changes
Bayern have been scintillating in Bergamo. Aleksandar Pavlovic saw a shot parried away by Marco Carnesecchi. The pattern of the first half has resumed as Bayern push and pull Atalanta around on the edge of their own box.
At the break, Gianluca Scamacca was taken off by the hosts in favour of an extra defender, Berat Djimsiti. Bayern brought on Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies for Serge Gnabry and Konrad Laimer.
Liverpool’s Struggles and Hopes for Second Leg
Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch said they made it difficult for themselves. He noted they had four chances in the first 10 minutes but didn’t score. He added that conceding a goal with the opposition’s defence and atmosphere made it difficult. Gravenberch believes they can turn it around at Anfield in the second leg.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot noted similarities between recent performances and three months ago. He mentioned multiple chances to score, a set-piece goal conceded after their first attack, and another disallowed goal.
Barcelona’s Challenge
Anthony Elanga is causing problems for the Barcelona defence. The visitors conceded a free-kick due to Elanga’s quick feet. Kieran Trippier sent the ball into the box, but it was deflected out to Elanga, whose first-time strike went wide.
The second earliest a team has scored four goals in a Champions League match is 22 minutes. The earliest was Real Madrid vs Dinamo Zagreb in November 2011 (20 minutes).