Match report: emphatic win seals place in the last 16 | OneFootball

The Atlético de Madrid Juvenil faced a crucial match this Wednesday that would determine their future in the UEFA Youth League, against Dynamo Kyiv. The match, held in Turkey due to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, pitted an Atlético Juvenil team full of hope in this competition against a Dynamo Kyiv side looking to cause an upset through the National Champions Path.

Coach Ángel Donato started with Piqueras, Cristian, Danim, Miguel, Domin, Tena, Taufik, Sergio Esteban, Barrios, Gross, and Addo. A recognizable starting eleven came out with full force to avoid any setbacks. Within just ten minutes, first Sergio Esteban and then Cristian, who hit the post, tried to put Atlético ahead on the scoreboard. The goal seemed elusive for the rojiblancos, but after fifteen minutes, an unstoppable header from Sergio Esteban made it 0-1 on the scoreboard.

Atlético Juvenil was clearly superior, aiming to secure their place in the Youth League round of 16 in the first half. They almost did it before the half-hour mark, with a spectacular free-kick from Dani Muñoz that hit the crossbar. They didn’t manage it then, but after the half-hour, Miguel Gil scored the second goal after a set-piece play. With clear superiority but a somewhat short lead, Donato’s team went into halftime.

Early scare and total dominance

The second half began with a scare. Redushko closed the gap as soon as play resumed. The match seemed to get complicated, with only a one-goal difference, but Gonzalo made it 1-3, restoring the two-goal lead. Donato didn’t want any surprises and decided to make a triple substitution, bringing on Vinatea and Rajado for Tena and Gonzalo. And it worked. No sooner had he come on than Vinatea scored the fourth for Atlético Juvenil, sealing the match against Dynamo Kyiv.

After the fourth goal, the pace of the match slowed, and it was time for Aimar García and Sancho, who replaced Cristian and Domínguez. And right after, Vinatea again found the net, scoring the fifth goal of the afternoon. A European rout for the rojiblancos, who, despite the early scare in the second half, were just minutes away from reaching the round of 16. In those final minutes, Dani Muñoz had time to score the sixth, and in stoppage time, Redushko softened the blow with a goal to make it 2-6.

Now in the round of 16, it’s time to wait. This Friday, starting at 1:00 p.m., the draw will take place. Atlético Juvenil awaits their opponent in a draw that could see them play the round of 16 at home, in a single-leg knockout match. Whether they play at home or away will be determined by the draw itself. This knockout round will be held on February 24/25. The semifinals and final will be played at the Colovray Sports Centre in Nyon, Switzerland, on April 17 and 20.

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