Atletico Madrid consolidated their position in second place in La Liga after a 2‑1 win against Alaves, played at the Mendizorrotza Stadium. The result allowed the Colchoneros to maintain their run at the top of the table, despite losing three consecutive matches in the league. The victory was decisive for Diego Simeone's team, who continued to show solid and determined play.
The match started with a balance between the two teams. In the 34th minute, former Juventus player David scored for Alaves with a backheel that went past goalkeeper Grimaldo, followed by a precise shot from Sivera that confirmed the lead. Atletico's response came shortly after, when Le Normand turned a shot from Otto and Boye into an equalizer in extra time, demonstrating the team's ability to react quickly.
In the second half, the match remained tense. Alaves suffered a sending off for Angel Pérez, who received a straight red card for a reckless tackle on Julian Alvarez. Despite being reduced to ten men, Alaves tried to turn the situation around, but Atletico remained calm. With less than five minutes to go, Mariano Díaz had a chance to bring the game home, but his shot went over the crossbar.
The decisive goal came thanks to a cross from Baena, which was framed by goalkeeper Romero, thus ending the match 2-1 in favor of Atletico. The victory strengthened Atletico's position in the league table, which now sits in second place, behind Barcelona. The result was particularly important in view of the upcoming matches, including Atletico's home match against Osasuna and team matches such as Real Madrid and Barcelona in the league.
With this victory, Atletico Madrid continues to show a consistent performance and maintain pressure on the table. The team looks forward to the next challenges, where they will have to demonstrate that they can maintain the pace and determination that have brought them this far.