Atletico Madrid midfielder Hector Herrera, who came on in 76^th minute in place of Thomas Lemar, helped Spanish side to equalise score with his late goal in 90^th minute against Juventus in Group D UEFA Champions League opener. visitors, Juventus struck first two goals of match. Later on, Atletico went on to equalise game with a 2-2 scoreline at Wanda Metropolita Stadium. Eventually, it was a draw as Italian club had 54 per cent of  possession. 

Match Statistics

hosts took 19 shots in match of which four were on goal while Juventus took 11 shots of which six were on target. Juventus successfully completed 502 passes while Atletico completed 404 passes in match. Three yellow cards were given in match. For Juventus, it was a strange scene as both ir goal scorers - Blaise Matuidi and Juan Cuadrado were given yellow cards. third yellow card of match was given to Spanish international Diego Costa in 83^rd minute.

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Goal Saga

After frustrating first half without goals, both teams were in mood to leave match goalless. Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado scored first goal in 48^th minute with his left foot before his fellow teammate Blaise Matuidi scored second goal in 65^th minute with a classy header, making scoreline 2-0. Stefan Savic bounced back for Spanish side in 70^th minute with a header inside six-yard box. Herrera equalised with a late corner, assisted by Kieran Trippier for hosts.  

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In ar match of Group D, Lokomotiv Moscow Defeated Bayern Leverkusen with a 2-1 scoreline. In upcoming clashes, Atletico Madrid will be travelling to Russia to face Lokomotiv on 1^st October while Juventus will host Bayern Leverkusen on same day. 

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