Jan Oblak Amazed Diego Simeone

DBasia.news –  Jan Oblak saved Atletico Madrid in their victory of 3-2 over Liverpool in the Champions League match.

Atletico had been left behind in the match by goals from Giorgino Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino. However, Diego Simeone’s team managed to ensure victory with three goals each scored by Marcos Llorente in the 97^th minute, 105 + 1′ and Alvaro Morata 120 + 1′. These results made Atletico win the aggregate with a score of 4-2.

As reported from Marca, Simeone praised Jan Oblak’s performance. He considered without the help of the 27 years old goalkeeper, Atletico would be difficult to qualify for the next round. Simeone also likened Oblak to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.

“Oblak is an important players like the other players (Stefan) Savic, Felipe, and Joao Felix,” said Diego Simeone.

“I have no doubt we have the best goalkeeper in the world. He (Jan Oblak) is the same as Lionel Messi. If Messi is good in the attack sector, Oblak in the defense sector,” he added.

As reported by Squawka, Jan Oblak made nine saves against Liverpool. The most saves ever made by a goalkeeper in Anfield in one match in the 2019/20 Champions League.