PSV hold Atlético Madrid to goalless draw in Champions League

PSV's Marco van Ginkel, left, and Atletico's Tiago Mendez challenge for the ball. Photo AP Photo/Peter Dejong
PSV’s Marco van Ginkel, left, and Atletico’s Tiago Mendez challenge for the ball. Photo AP Photo/Peter Dejong

PSV Eindhoven managed to hold Atlético Madrid to a 0-0 draw in their first appearance in the knock-out round of the Champions League since the 2006/07 season.

The home side were down to 10 men in the second half after Gastón Pereiro’s second yellow card in the 68th minute

According to Uefa.com, PSV delivered a ‘fine defensive effort’ in hold

ing Atlético to a goalless draw in the first leg of their round of 16 tie. The Dutch team were without suspended Luuk de Jong.

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