Monaco secured a stunning 2-1 victory over 10-man Barcelona in the Champions League on Thursday, while Arsenal and Atalanta played out a goalless draw. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid edged past RB Leipzig with a last-minute winner from Jose Maria Gimenez.
French club Monaco upset 10-man Barcelona by grinding out a 2-1 victory on Thursday in the Champions League , while a stunning David Raya double-save ensured Arsenal a goalless draw away to Europa League winners Atalanta .
"After 10 minutes with the red card the game changed totally, but what I can see is really the positive thing," Barcelona coach Hansi Flick told reporters."We tried to defend as a team and also attack as a team, and we had chances, but today they deserve the 2-1 , so we have to accept that." Benjamin Sesko had put the German side in front just four minutes in, but Antoine Griezmann equalised just prior to the half-hour with a controlled finish from inside the penalty area.
The 21-year-old scored a brace either side of an Alex Grimaldo strike before an own goal by Feyenoord goalkeeper Timon Wellenreuther ensured Leverkusen had the points wrapped up by halftime."Overall it was a very serious, very efficient performance from us, but it's never easy."
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