Match Report
Atlético Madrid went into the game 1st in the table on 10 points; Aberdeen sat 3rd on 4 — a 6-point gap. Aberdeen had been under-performing their position — 23rd on five-round form against 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.25/1 for Atlético Madrid and 1.25/1.5 for Aberdeen (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.33.
Atlético Madrid entered with five wins in a row, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Over the last five, Atlético Madrid had taken 15 of 15 points to Aberdeen's 6.
Estadio Civitas Metropolitano in Madrid staged the fixture, a ground that holds 70,460. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Atlético Madrid led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.