He Atlético de Madrid 1-0 was imposed on Athletic Club On the 26th of LaLiga EA Sports, thus achieving the provisional leadership over the Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
The lonely goal of Julián Álvarez In the 66th minute it was enough for the rojiblancos to add three key points in the Metropolitan Stadium.
From the beginning, Atlético showed intensity in his game. Rodrigo de Paul and Alexander Sorloth had early opportunities, but without fortune. Athletic’s response came with a dangerous auction by Iñaki Williams that Jan Oblak managed to clear with a great intervention.
Visitors generated danger with Ruiz de Galarreta and Berenguer, but the mattress defense remained firm. Before the break, Sorloth and Berenguer tried without success, leaving the score in 0-0 after a first balanced half.
Julián Álvarez, hero of Atlético de Madrid
In the second part, Diego Simeone moved the bench in search of the goal. Marcos Llorente, Conor Gallagher and Julián Álvarez entered the countryside, being the Argentine who made the difference.
In the 66th minute, Llorente leaked a pass between several legs and Álvarez, with his left -handed, he defined precisely to beat Unai Simon and unleash the euphoria in the Metropolitan. Athletic had a previous opportunity with Berenguer, but his shot was controlled by Oblak without problems.
Atlético de Madrid, momentary leader
With this triumph, Atlético de Madrid adds 58 points and is placed at the top of LaLiga EA Sports, surpassing Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. However, the leadership is not yet definitive, since the Culé team will play this Sunday against Real Sociedad.
After the game, Diego Simeone stressed the importance of triumph, but avoided talking about the next duel against Real Madrid: “It’s late, let us celebrate this victory, we will have time to worry about the other game.”
Atlético will face a key week in the fight for the title, hoping to stay at the top of the table and continue to press their direct rivals in LaLiga.
