Champions League: Giroud’s stunner condemns Atletico to 1st leg loss

Champions League 1st leg came off the mark for Giroud and Chelsea, as Giroud’s stunner condemns Atletico Madrid to a loss on Tuesday night.

Chelsea was at their best as they were the better team for the entire 90 minutes of the Champions League first leg match against Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea Keeper and back line made terrible mistakes within the first 20 minutes of the first, for which they should be happy they weren’t punished by the opposition side. They however grew in confidence and out played Atletico in the game. whereas Atletico team sat deep into their own half defending massively and coming back with several strong and dangerous counter attacks for which Chelsea proved to be equal to the task.

Giroud’s overhead kick beat Oblak into the far corner of the post to register a goal for Chelsea in the 67th minute of play. Though the goal was thought to be offside, it did bounce off an Atletico defender before Giroud kicked it into the need.

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The VAR confirmed Giround’s stunner as a goal after a long check and this same goal went on to be the only goal and winning goal.

After the Champions League game, Giroud had this to say about his goal in a post-match interview: