Diego Simeone content as Atletico Madrid gain first-leg advantage over Bayern

"I think the first half was much closer to what we wanted. We got in front, we felt comfortable."

Diego Simeone content as Atletico Madrid gain first-leg advantage over Bayern

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was delighted as his side edged Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night and believes there is more to come from matchwinner Saul Niguez.

Spain Under-21 international Niguez's first-half solo wonder goal after just 11 minutes proved enough to hand the Spanish club a narrow 1-0 victory over Pep Guardiola's men at Vicente Calderon.

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