Tyler Adams, a shot at the last deviant moment, secured a surprise 2–1 victory in Lisbon. The 21-year-old American struck the decisive blow at 88 minutes, as the tie gave the impression that he was heading for extra time.
His shot from the edge of the domain to pass deviated, but he hit Stefan Savic and the ball flew over the helpless Jan Oblak in the pass.
Atletico, runner-up in 2014 in Lisbon and in 2016, saw a replacement bring them back into the game when Joao Félix tied for the consequences in the middle of the moment.
Spaniard Dani Olmo had given Nagelsmann’s appearance the upper hand at the beginning of the moment, as Leipzig, which was founded only in 2009, became the first German team outside the gates of Bayern Munich or Borussia Dortmund to succeed in the Champions League semi-finals against Schalke. .
“It’s a smart game for my team and I’m very happy. In the end, I think we were a little bigger in the last third and that’s the difference,” Nagelsmann told BT Sport after the match.
We didn’t create many occasions, but Atletico didn’t create many occasions either and in the end I think we were a little more damaging to the opponent’s purpose and I think it’s smart that we’re in the semi-finals. .
“It’s feelings for the club and the team, I’m very proud of my team, they did very well. This club and this team have evolved very quickly, faster than usual, but as a coach, you have to look forward and get ready for the next game and get ready for the next opponent.
Leipzig will now face Frenchman Paris St Germain in the Lisbon semi-finals on 18 August
“We may not have much time to celebrate this victory, but maybe we’ll have a combined beer at the hotel and focus on the PSG,” Nagelsmann added.
“We have to be very fast on the line of defense and we’ll have to protect ourselves very well because there are a lot of stars on this PSG team and it’s probably not very simple we’re still looking forward to going to the final. “
Atletico’s manager, Diego Simeone, did complain about the result.
“We gave him everything we had. We struggled to win the duels and they were faster,” he said, in quotes posted on the UEFA website.
“It’s been a long year and it’s been complicated in the Champions League.
“We couldn’t play the way we were looking. I liked the wonderful enthusiasm and freshness of (Leipzig).
“There are no excuses. We did as productive as possible and made it to the quarter-finals. We faint and we have to congratulate our rivals. “