Leicester City's 2016-2017 Champions League Journey
Historic Run Ends in Quarterfinals
Impressive Group Stage Performance
After their remarkable Premier League title triumph in 2015-16, Leicester City made their debut in the UEFA Champions League in 2016-17. Despite being ranked as outsiders, they impressed in the group stage, finishing second behind Porto with a record of 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat. With 13 points accumulated, Leicester advanced to the knockout round as runners-up in Group G.
Quarterfinal Exit to Atletico Madrid
In the Round of 16, Leicester faced a tough challenge against Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. The Foxes managed a creditable 1-0 victory in the first leg at the King Power Stadium. However, Atletico roared back in the second leg, winning 2-1 at the Vicente Calderon Stadium. Leicester bowed out of the competition with a 2-2 aggregate scoreline, narrowly missing out on a historic semifinal appearance.
Squad Performance and Statistics
Leicester City's Champions League campaign showcased several standout individual performances. Riyad Mahrez, the Algerian winger, continued his impressive form, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists. Jamie Vardy and Islam Slimani also contributed with important goals. Kasper Schmeichel, the goalkeeper, made several crucial saves throughout the competition.
Overall, Leicester City's 116 goals per game in the 2016-2017 season, which ranked 12th in Europe, demonstrated their attacking prowess. They ended the Champions League as the 8th-highest scoring side, with 7 goals in 8 games.
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