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. 5th round. Group G
Today. 21.00.

Today "Zenith" in the 5th round of the Champions League takes Madrid "Atletico"

The layouts in Group G before the 5th round are such that, on the one hand, a victory over Atlético ahead of schedule can lead Zenit to the playoffs, and on the other hand, even in case of defeat, St. Petersburg will still have chances to get into the spring stage . But that's in theory. In practice, one thing is clear - in order not to make yourself dependent on the outcome of the two remaining matches of Porto, it is highly desirable for Luciano Spalletti's wards to beat Madrid today. Is it real? Quite, given the fact that Diego Simeone brought a semi-main team to St. Petersburg. Truth, . "The danger lies in the fact that the guys may think that it will be easier for them," - said on the eve of the head coach of "Zenith".

Simeone chose not to talk about this topic, but it is clear that the motivation of those whom he will give a chance in St. Petersburg may be higher than that of the players remaining in Madrid.

And yet, if Zenit is the same team as in the second halves of away meetings with Atlético and Porto, the team that until recently was unconditionally in the lead in the Russian championship, the chances of a first home victory in this Champions League draw will increase dramatically.

And at the same time today in many respects it will become clear what is happening now with the “Zenith”. Before the defeat from Rostov, it seemed that the failures in the games with Tyumen and Spartak, draws with Amkar and Porto were nothing more than a streak of bad luck associated with a series of random coincidences. Including - in the form of penalties not implemented by the Hulk. But 0-2 at "Petrovsky" in the last match of the championship of Russia plunged St. Petersburg into a state close to despondency. Not only and not so much because of the result, but because of the content of the game.

True, we should not forget that these days Spalletti made a bet on the match with Atlético. The Zenit mentor admitted that he himself preferred that there were essentially only two days to prepare for the Russian championship match, but three days for Atlético. Whether this move will justify itself - we will find out tonight. Moreover, the victory at once will remove all the accumulated questions. But any other result can give rise to a lot of new ones. In general, everything is still in the hands of the “Zenith”.

"ZENIT" - "ATLETICO"

Reference compositions. Option "SE"

"Zenith": Lodygin - Smolnikov, Gubochan, Lomberts, Krishito - Witsel, Fayzulin, Shirokov, Hulk, Arshavin - Kerzhakov.

"Atletico": Courtois - Insua, Alderweireld, Miranda, Juanfran - Gabi, Guilavogi, Koke, Raul Garcia, Oliver Torres - Adrian.

Judges: Atkinson, Kerkap, Long, Dean, Friend (all - England).

Zenit - Atlético

Thank you all and see you very soon. Tomorrow NTV and NTV.Ru will show the football battle between CSKA and Bayern.

Now we have to root for Austria, which will try to take points from Porto today.

Petrograders showed themselves well today - they attacked a lot, fought selflessly, but this was not enough to defeat the group leader.

And that's all, Atlético and Zenit did not reveal the strongest. Alas, but only 1:1.

Gabi forgives "Zenith" - from the penalty area beats above the gate.

And now the fire in the penalty area of ​​the Spaniards – Bystrov took the ball already at the goalkeeper and decided to hang. The football projectile went to the defenders.

Hulk's powerful blow is taken by the defender.

And instead of an assault, Zenit grazes in the center of the field.

Zenit still has three minutes to snatch such a necessary victory.

It was very dangerous in the Zenit penalty area. It's good that Smolnikov interrupted the cross in time.

No, Zenit is not in a hurry at all. Petersburgers are slowly rolling on the Atlético gate.

Hulk got away from the defender and hit. Very inaccurate, Courtois could only watch the flight of the ball.

Raul Garcia receives a card for a flagrant foul.

Torres entered the game well - the flank of Zenit plows. It's good that now he gave too strong a pass.

Instead of going forward, Zenit for some reason staged a perepasovka and almost brought himself a goal. Lodygin managed to parry the ball after hitting with a cross.

Substitution for Atlético. Rodriguez is replaced by Oliver Torres.

Pitertsy continue to attack. It is necessary to score more, but so far the approaches to the gates of the Spaniards are blocked.

Smolnikov needed medical help after a mid-air collision.

Smolnikov broke through the flank and hung, after which the ball touched Alderweireld's head and, having described an arc, landed in the net of the Atlético goal. Curious goal.

GOOOOOOOOL! Even an own goal! Zenit equalized.

Zenit decided to stretch the goalkeeper with a corner kick. Courtois does not sleep.

Bystrov tried to pass the Hulk to a rendezvous with Courtois, but the pass was intercepted by a defender.

Hulk left the defender on the flank and shot at Kerzhakov. Alas, the ball after his strike did not even reach the gate.

Lucky for Zenith. No one bothered to beat Gabi from a striking position, but he missed the target.

Arshavin tried to beat the defender on the flank, but lost the ball.

Zenit calmed down a bit. I hope this is the calm before the storm.

Double substitution for Zenit. Bystrov and Arshavin are thrown into battle. Exit Fayzulin and Shirokov.

Why doesn't Shatov hit so stubbornly? Oleg had a great position, but he decided to pass offside to Kerzhakov.

Fayzulin threw the ball on the flank in the direction of Smolnikov, but did not calculate his strength.

Witsel masterfully got out from under the tutelage of the defender and hit, but hit the Atlético player.

And the Spaniards flee again. Fortunately, this time Gubochan interrupted the transmission in time.

But for some seconds before the goal, Zenit hit twice already from the penalty area, but hit the defenders.

Adrian Lopez ran to a rendezvous with Lodygin and, shifting to the center, rolled the ball past the goalkeeper. 0:1.

Attacked "Zenith", and the goal is scored by "Atletico". Alas.

Lodygin effortlessly copes with Koke's blow. Keep it up, Yuri.

And then the Spaniards respond with a one-on-one exit. Fortunately, Rodriguez lost the ball at the last moment.

Loses "Zenith" gorgeous moment! After hitting the Hulk, the Atlético goalkeeper dropped the ball, but Shatov was unable to finish it off.

Kerzhakov dropped the ball to Shirokov, who was already ready to hit. But the ball is removed from the foot.

And the half again begins with the attacks of Atlético. Pitertsy coped with throwing into the penalty area.

The second half began. Follow the match "Zenith" - "Atletico" on NTV.Ru

In the first half of the meeting, the Petersburgers certainly played no worse. Now we need to score - a draw suits Zenit today.

The first half is over. While Atlético and Zenit have not scored goals against each other

Wow, good Lodygin! In a cat jump, he caught the ball in the bottom corner.

Krishito banked and shot from 20 meters. The ball hit the back of the defender.

Krishito scored a high canopy in the penalty area of ​​the Spaniards. The ball became easy prey for Courtois.

It seems that already a terrible number of corners has been taken by Zenit, but so far the corners have not brought anything dangerous at all.

Again "Zenith" at the gates of "Atletico". They hung on Shirokov, but he went offside.

Again Shatov did not play well. He gave too much a pass to Kerzhakov, who was running away along the flank.

Shatov! He took the ball in the penalty area, but for some reason hesitated, and the defenders blocked his shot.

Petrograders wanted to play cunningly. Lomberts head pushed the ball to the far post, but did it too hard. From the gate.

Juanfran flunked Shatov on the flank and received a "yellow". Zenit has a chance - a dangerous free kick.

Lodygin rescues Zenit. Rodriguez went one on one and tried to push the ball. The goalkeeper played, albeit clumsily, but still knocked the ball away for a corner.

Gubochan takes the ball out for a corner after a cross from the left flank. Lodygin copes with the canopy.

Hulk from the right flew into the penalty area and hung on Kerzhakov. The ball was removed from Alexander's leg by a defender.

Driven "Zenith" Spaniards to their half of the field. Just add accuracy in passes, and there will be a goal.

Atlético fled to the counterattack, but Crisito interrupted the sharp pass.

Hulk tries to challenge the judge out. The man with the flag is adamant.

Smolnikov burst into the penalty area after Hulk's pass and shot, but no one finished off the ball into the already empty net.

The new moment does not use Zenit. Kerzhakov flew out from behind the defender, but did not have time to cross the Hulk.

Juanfran hangs from the right flank, Lodygin is on the spot.

Petrograders fled, and moments began to appear. However, now Kerzhakov could not get to the ball on the flank.

Chance for Zenith! Courtois handles a solid shot from the Hulk, while Witsel fails to finish the ball.

After a canopy, the ball goes to Kerzhakov, but the attacker did not get a strong blow. There is no goal, but there are Spaniards panicking in their penalty area.

But this might be interesting. Faizulin earns a dangerous free kick at the gates of Atlético.

Hulk and Shirokov staged a reshuffle on the Atlético penalty line. Alas, the ball is lost.

Attacking Atlético. Juanfran butted heads with Shatov on the flank. As a result, the Zenit player knocked the ball out.

Kerzhakov rushed forward on the left flank, but was neutralized by the defender.

The players of Zenit do not have time for the players of Atlético. Although these heat-loving Spaniards should freeze.

Finally attack "Zenith". Smolnikov tried to get closer to the penalty area on the right flank. As a result, the guests knocked out the ball.

Criscito awkwardly knocked the ball right under Gabi's kick. Fortunately, the Atlético captain missed the target.

Lodygin knocks the ball out with his fists after a pass into the penalty area. Everything is quiet.

The Spaniards are up to something. Can't "Zenith" move the game away from their gates. Now Insua was shot down.

By the way, Atkinson is a very successful referee for us. All five matches of Russian teams in European competitions, which he served, ended with our victories.