Postmatch editorial
The pre-match tension never quite broke
The final score was Galatasaray 1-1 Atlético de Madrid. The draw was not the loudest pre-match angle, but the game never fully escaped its balance.
Giuliano Simeone put the first mark on the match 4', setting the tone for the rest of the night.
The raw numbers were a little messier than the result: Atlético de Madrid led Shots on target 2-5, even though the scoreboard went another way. Atlético de Madrid also shaded Total shots 7-15.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Atlético de Madrid the favourite at 47.4% implied probability. That market lean missed.
Market check
Market result
Atlético de Madrid
47.4%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
Atlético de MadridGalatasaray
Atlético de Madrid
2
5
Total shots
Atlético de MadridGalatasaray
Atlético de Madrid
7
15
Corners
Atlético de MadridGalatasaray
Atlético de Madrid
4
7