Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Saul scores only goal as Atletico Madrid beats PSV 1-0 (The Associated Press)

PSV's Luuk de Jong, center, scores a goal that was disallowed, past Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak, back, and Atletico's Saul Niguez, front, during the Group D Champions League soccer match between PSV Eindhoven and Atletico Madrid at the Philips stadium in Eindhoven, Netherlands,Tuesday Sept. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

Saul Niguez scored late in the first half Tuesday as last season's losing Champions League finalist Atletico Madrid opened this season's campaign with a tense 1-0 win at PSV Eindhoven. The match in Eindhoven was a repeat of last year's Champions League round of 16 clash that Atletico won on penalties in Madrid after both legs ended 0-0. Luuk de Jong looked to have given his team the lead in the fifth minute but referee Martin Atkinson disallowed the PSV captain's headed effort.


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