Leicester City drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid at the King Power Stadium in the UEFA Champions League, as the Spanish side advanced 2-1 on aggregate to the semi-finals on Tuesday.Saul Niguez broke the deadlock with a bullet header after 26 minutes as the visitors stunned the home side.Jamie Vardy's second-half finish lifted the roof off the King Power on the hour mark, with Leicester suddenly playing with tempo and aggression. However, the Premier League championsdespite an incredible effortcould not find the additional goals they needed as they constantly hammered on the door.Foxes managerCraig Shakespeare was forced into a defensive change, with Robert Huth suspended for the second leg.However, captainWes Morgan returned after a six-match absence due to injury to add weight to the back four.Atleti coachDiego Simeone made one change to his starting XI, drafting inJose Gimenez into midfield asFernando Torres dropped to the bench on his return to England.The hosts began positively as they hunted opportunities to peg back the Spaniards' first-leg advantage, but Simeone's outfit remained resolute in defenceas they've become famous for.As the game unfolded into a chess match, it was Atletico who stole the lead through Saul's precision header.Leicester's centre-backs were caught cold as the 22-year-old prodigy took his chance with world-class confidence and ability.B/R Football highlighted the brilliant effort:Shakespeare's side pressed forward, attempting to keep their faint hopes alive, but it was the La Liga giants who strutted off at half-time with the tie firmly under their control.Sports journalist Tom Williams was undecided about Leicester's chances:The hosts finally grabbed a lifeline in the second half, with Vardy finishing from close range on the hour mark.The England international has found his scoring boots once more, and he confidently prodded his effort towards goal.The strike added a sense of purpose to the occasion as the Foxes rolled up their sleeves and went for the throat.Leicester were suddenly winning every second ball as they laid siege on Atletico's penalty area.Vardy should have claimed his brace as he slammed an effort straight at goalkeeper Jan Oblak, and it was the English champions who were in the ascendancy.The Foxes penned back Simeone's defence, dominating territory throughout the second half, but Oblak was in fine form as he cleared his lines.Antoine Griezmann was ineffective for the Spanish team, with the English side playing with pace and vigour.However, Leicester knew they had to score twice in the final 10 minutes to save their European dream.Morgan collapsed with an injury in the last moments, with the returning captain putting his body on the line for the benefit of his team.Leicester were the superior team in the latter stages, but it wasAtleti who advanced after a strong defensive performance.The hosts remain unbeaten at home in the competition this term after their magnificent efforts at the King Power.
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