#2 Early Atletico chances
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Yannick Carrasco was the guilty party as the Rojiblancos had two gilt-edged opportunities to take the lead before Lewandowski eventually scored for Bayern. The first time, he was brilliantly put through on goal by Antoine Griezmann and he sped past Mats Hummels.
However, when the pivotal moment came, he hit his left-footed shot straight at Neuer. A lot more composure in those precise moments is expected from a player of the calibre of Carrasco. However, the Belgian failed to deliver.
The second opportunity was probably even easier. Lucas Hernandez, the 20-year old left-back had done stunningly to weave his way out of a tussle with Rafinha and put in an ideal cross for the Belgian. But Carrasco’s finishing touch was lacking once again. With his left foot, he guided the ball towards goal, but there was no real pace or conviction in the effort, meaning that Neuer had an easy save to make.
Had any of those two chances gone in, the atmosphere at the Allianz Arena could have become a little bit jittery, and the Bayern players themselves could have begun to crumble. But fortunately for Bayern and unfortunately for Atletico, the clinical ability of Carrasco was not to be seen.
