ATLETICO MADRID secured a narrow lead over Leicester thanks to a penalty from Antoine Griezmann.
By UCHE AMAKO
Griezmann scored the only goal of the game after a disputed penalty in the first half.
The France striker appeared to be fouled outside the box by Marc Albrighton but the referee awarded a spot-kick and the Manchester United target made no mistake.
Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, speaking to BT Sport: "It [the penalty] has ruined out game plan. It is tough to take when it is so clear.
"We should have had something from this but we have to accept it. They might have scored from what should have been a free-kick but it is easier to score from a penalty."
Despite the result, Leicester will be happy to still be in the tie after being dominated at the Vicente Calderon.
The away side rarely threatened Atletico with Jamie Vardy isolated in attack and Riyad Mahrez ineffectual.
They had just 32 per cent possession and no shots on target in the 90 minutes.
Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare will have to cope without centre-back Robert Huth after he was booked in the second half.
By UCHE AMAKO
The France striker appeared to be fouled outside the box by Marc Albrighton but the referee awarded a spot-kick and the Manchester United target made no mistake.
"We should have had something from this but we have to accept it. They might have scored from what should have been a free-kick but it is easier to score from a penalty."
Despite the result, Leicester will be happy to still be in the tie after being dominated at the Vicente Calderon.
The away side rarely threatened Atletico with Jamie Vardy isolated in attack and Riyad Mahrez ineffectual.
They had just 32 per cent possession and no shots on target in the 90 minutes.
Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare will have to cope without centre-back Robert Huth after he was booked in the second half.
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