LaLiga 26/27 · Round 8 · SAT, OCT 10
Deportivo Alaves vs Atletico Madrid match report: Atletico Madrid edge past Deportivo Alaves
Atletico Madrid took the points with a late winner after Deportivo Alaves had levelled from the penalty spot just before half-time.
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Result
Atletico Madrid won 2-1 away from home. The match was level at 1-1 at half-time. The outcome was an away win.
Goals
Alex Grimaldo put Atletico Madrid ahead in the 33rd minute, assisted by Jonathan David. Lucas Boye equalised for Deportivo Alaves from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time. Cristian Romero scored the winner for Atletico Madrid in the 87th minute, assisted by Alex Baena.
Key stats
Atletico Madrid controlled possession with 69 percent to Deportivo Alaves' 31 percent. Atletico Madrid also had more shots on target, 10 to 4, and more corners, 10 to 0. Deportivo Alaves made 8 saves compared to Atletico Madrid's 4.
Discipline
Deportivo Alaves received one red card and no yellow cards. Atletico Madrid received three yellow cards and no red cards.
Verdict
Atletico Madrid's control of possession and greater attacking output told in the end, with their 10 shots on target to Deportivo Alaves' 4. Deportivo Alaves defended resolutely and levelled from the spot, but a late goal from Cristian Romero settled the match. The result leaves Atletico Madrid with an away win and Deportivo Alaves with nothing despite a competitive showing.