Advantage Atletico in Champions League

Photos: Advantage Atletico in Champions League
Saul Niguez gave Atletico Madrid the perfect start to its Champions League semifinal tie with a spectacular 11th minute strike. The midfielder danced his way through the Bayern Munich defense before curling home a sumptuous effort.
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Photos: Advantage Atletico in Champions League
Atletico, aiming to qualify for a second Champions League final in three years, dominated the first half with Bayern struggling to find its rhythm.
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Robert Lewandowski, so prolific for Bayern this season, failed to make an impression against Atletico's miserly defense.
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Bayern improved after the interval and created several chances. David Alaba's long-range effort smashed against the crossbar and Douglas Costa sent his effort wide of the far post.
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Arturo Vidal, who reached the final with Juventus last season, had a fierce effort well saved by Jan Oblak in the Atletico goal.
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Javi Martinez wasted a glorious effort to equalized for the visitor when he sent his header straight at Oblak from 10-yards. It means Bayern will now need to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the second leg in Munich on Tuesday if it is to progress to the final.
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