Atletico Madrid 0 Porto 0 : Super Eagles defender subbed out after picking up yellow card

Published: September 15, 2021

Porto have a point from the first round of games in Group B of the UEFA Champions League following their impressive goalless draw against Atletico Madrid at the Estadio Metropolitano - Madrid on Wednesday night.

Nigeria international Zaidu Sanusi, who has found game time hard to come by in the new season, was handed a surprise start against Los Colchoneros, his first in five matches across all competitions.

Slotting in at left-back, Sanusi was on parade for 45 minutes before making way for Wendell, the summer signing from Bayer Leverkusen.

The Super Eagle was walking a disciplinary tightrope after he was cautioned in the 21st minute for a rough foul on Koke.

Porto, with Sanusi on the pitch, were ambitious in the opening 30 minutes but played in patches after that.

The Portuguese side managed to create a dangerous move when Díaz's pass found Zaidu on the left but the Nigerian was slow to attack the ball, allowing Kondogbia to block the shot.

Porto central defender Mbemba was dismissed for a foul on Griezmann with almost the last kick of the game.

Sanusi and Porto welcome Premier League club Liverpool to the Estádio Do Dragão in their next Champions League game on September 28.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Photo Credit : uefa.com

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