Jan Oblak proved himself as a valuable asset for Atletico today, after denying every single opportunity Real Madrid created against Los Colchoneros. The Slovenian goalkeeper was the man of the match for Simeone's crew, saving eight chances, claiming one more cross and performing correctly when his side needed him to.
After Oblak's display, Atletico levelled the game's actions, putting in serious danger Iker Casillas' net in several moments, but then again, Oblak emerged to stop Cristiano Ronaldo's attempts on goal, keeping the Quarter final series open for the second leg, which will be held at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Single-handedly, Oblak managed to keep Simeone's unbeaten record against Los Blancos this season, with the team's fourth consecutive clean sheet at Vicente Calderon when facing Ancelotti's men.
Oblak's performance generated various reactions, having fans and experts praising the 22-year old. Scroll down and read some of the best comments below!
Jan Oblak at Half-time! #ATMRM pic.twitter.com/wTDHhJxg6v
— Football Tweets (@FutballTweets) April 14, 2015
Good match! @realmadrid deserved more, I think but @Atleti defended very well and Oblak was their best player by far. 2nd leg will be fun!!
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) April 14, 2015
"The BBC against Oblak"
La BBC contra Oblak http://t.co/JwOiEUJuNs pic.twitter.com/I1ZQQS2joo
— memedeportes (@memedeportes) April 14, 2015
Oblak with six saves in the first half. #AtletiRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/AHn9O6DcH8
— KICKTV (@KICKTV) April 14, 2015
"Obli, Oblak, each day I love you more! What a 'keeper, GREAT SIGNING! And many fans were annoyed because we paid 19 million euros to get him"
¡Obli, Oblak, cada día te quiero más...! Que porterazo Dios mío, FICHAJAZO. Y muchos se reían de su elevado precio de 19 millones...
— F.Torres Fans (@TorresFans_9) April 14, 2015
i am sure oblak have some kind of glue on his hand , great player
— KHALİOA G.D (@khalioa) April 14, 2015
"Oblak's skills remind of Casillas' when he was still an active player..."
Los reflejos de Oblak me recuerdan mucho a los de Casillas cuando todavía era jugador en activo.
— Kim Jong-un (@norcoreano) April 14, 2015
"We're still alive, thanks Oblak!"
Seguimos vivos,gracias Oblak
— Aitor Aligator (@AitorAligator) April 14, 2015
@reusgasm Oblak was on on god mode
— Akshay (@FantasTadic) April 14, 2015
"Recital by Mr. Jan Oblak.That save against James reminded me of Courtois"
Recital de don Jan Oblak. En la parada de James me ha recordado a Courtois.
— ATLÉTICO DE MADRID. (@caarla1903) April 14, 2015