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Atletico and Madrid neighbours Real played out a goalless draw in the Vicente Calderon in the first leg of their Champions League encounter.
The game started at a furious pace and the visitors werre the side well on top, Gareth Bale missing what turned out to be the chance of the match when he was put through one-on-one but hit the ball straight at goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
The Atletico keeper was in top form in the first half and ended up making a total of six saves, another from James Rodriguez that was excellent.
After the break the hosts were much improved, dominating possession without ever creating a clear-cut opportunity.
Sergio Ramos might have seen red for kicking out at Koke, while Dani Carvajal's punch on Mario Mandzukic should have been spotted - he definitely would've been sent off.
As the game wore on Atletico pressed but were unable to find a winner, with Real happy to take a 0-0 draw back to the Bernabeu.
Show all 22 1 /22Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Jan Oblak Absolutely excellent in the first-half, producing six saves, a couple of which kept Atletico in the game. Wasn’t tested after the break. 8
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Juanfran Defensively sound and produced a couple of really good crosses down the right. 7
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Miranda When of the better centre-backs in world football, Miranda was comfortable whenever called upon. 7
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Diego Godin Like his partner Godin was excellent for the most part, thwarting the BBC. 7
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Guillherme Siqueria What joy the visitors did have was produced down the left, with Siqueira looking better as an attacking threat than a defensive one. 5
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Gabi Provided an excellent platform defensively when challenging the likes of Modric and Kroos and on the ball, a real class act. 8
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Mario Suarez A worked in the centre of the park, Suarez picked up a booking that means he’ll miss the second leg – he’ll be missed. 7
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Koke Didn’t show the kind of ability that has made him one of the most sought after players in world football. 6
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Arda Turan Apart from one brilliant burst late in the second half – when he should have done better with his final pass – Turan was anonymous. 5
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Antoine Griezmann Had a couple of sniffs at goal but again didn’t produce enough in the final third. 6
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Mario Mandzukic An action-packed night for the lone striker who proved a real handful for Real Madrid’s defenders – they clearly don’t like him and he got some rough treatment from Ramos and Carvajal. 7
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings REAL MADRID: Iker Casillas Hardly had anything to do but almost managed to throw the game away when he misjudged an aerial ball. 5
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Dani Carvajal Should have been sent off for a punch on Mandzukic, but defended well and always willing to get forward. 6
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Sergio Ramos A very solid defensive performance but again was engaged in all sorts of dirty, underhand tricks. Should have seen red for kicking out at Koke. 7
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Raphael Varane Provided one of the highlights of the match when he showed ridiculous pace to burst down the right-hand side. Classy as ever. 7
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Marcelo A brilliant attacking threat and a solid defender, Marcelo picked up a yellow and will miss the second leg. 7
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Toni Kroos Always in control when on the ball, Kroos keeps this team ticking over. Would be nice to see him given a little bit more freedom to burst forward like he used to at Bayern. 7
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Luka Modric Like Kroos, Modric was fantastic in possession, although Gabi and Suarez outworked them to eventually get Atletico back on top; forgot his shooting boots as well. 7
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings James Rodriguez Has only just returned from injury and it really showed, he was way below fitness. Produced one good effort that was well saved. 5
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Gareth Bale Missed the chance of the match in the opening stages that ultimately cost Real the victory. Faded badly in the second half. 5
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Karim Benzema Too many poor touches at key moments cost his team tonight. Has had a really good season but was not at the races. 5
Atletico Madrid 0 Real Madrid 0 player ratings Cristiano Ronaldo Always a threat but barely had a sight at goal during the 90 minutes. Extremely well defended by the Atletico players. 6
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