Atletico Madrid closed matchday 10 of LaLiga with a 1-0 victory over Deportivo a Coruña, thanks to a goal from JulianAlvarez in extra time. The result moved Atletico within two points of top Barcelona, who now have 27 points, and four points behind Real Madrid, who remain in third place with 21 points.
The match took place at the Estadio Riazor, where Atletico showed a solid defense and a determined attack. Alvarez, who scored the only goal of the match, once again demonstrated his importance for Simeone's team. The goal came in the 48th minute, with a precise shot from distance that went past the Deportivo goalkeeper. The result confirmed Atletico's solidity at home, where they have already accumulated three wins in four matches.
With this result, Atletico is now in second position in the table, with 25 points from 10 games. Barcelona, with 27 points, remains in the lead, followed by Real Madrid with 21 points. Deportivo, however, remains in penultimate position with 11 points, 11 points from the starting point of the table. Other results of the day saw Alavés draw 1-1 with Malaga, while Rayo Vallecano defeated Elche 3-0.
Atletico's next match is the derby with Atlético de Madrid, scheduled for 25 October at 2pm. The club is preparing for a crucial match, where the position in the table could change drastically. Meanwhile, Barcelona and Real Madrid prepare for their classic, scheduled for 9pm on the same day, an event that attracts the attention of fans and media around the world. Atletico, with the victory against Deportivo, now finds itself in a more favorable position and looks forward to the next match with confidence.