Watch: Saul Niguez humiliates Bayern defence with stunning solo goal
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Atletico Madrid is off to a flying start in its Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich, with midfielder Saul Niguez slicing through the German defence to score a brilliant solo goal in the 11th minute.
Saúl Ñíguez: Has been directly involved in 5 Champions League goals this season (3 goals, 2 assists) 4 of which have come at the Calderon
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) April 27, 2016
The 21-year-old's stunning tally sent an already raucous Vicente Calderon into raptures, and now leaves the German side with the unenviable task of needing to break down the brick wall that is Atleti's backline.
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