Trotters hold firm to seal progress after Madrid battle

BOLTON’S European adventure continued last night after a goalless draw saw them dump out Spanish giants Atletico Madrid to reach the last 16 of the UEFA Cup.

Holding a slender 1-0 lead from last week’s first leg, Wanderers produced a perfect defensive performance in the Spanish capital to frustrate the home side and claim a famous scalp.

That result was enough to send Gary Megson’s side through to a meeting against Sporting Lisbon in the next round.