Atlético de Madrid took a resounding 2‑0 victory over Levante at Ciudad de Valencia, which places them at the top of the LaLiga table and allows them to continue chasing the title. The victory, which occurred on matchday 11 of the championship, became the seventh consecutive victory for Simeone's team and marked the beginning of a streak of six wins in LaLiga this season.
The match began with a somewhat disconnected performance from Atlético, especially in the central zone of the field, where midfielder Kang-In and Julián Álvarez showed a certain lack of cohesion. However, the colchonero team took advantage of Levante's mistakes and was dominant for most of the game. The first goal came in the 34th minute, when Baena took a shot that surpassed the Levante defense and entered the penalty area, but the VAR referee annulled the goal due to an advanced position by the midfielder. Shortly after, Argentine striker Grimaldo took advantage of a break and scored the second goal, sealing the victory for Atlético.
The second goal, which gave finality to the victory, came in the second half thanks to a collective play that culminated with a shot by Giuliano that surpassed the Levante goal. The Italian striker showed his ability to score in key moments, and his goal became Atlético's second of the season. Giuliano's great goal, which became the benchmark of victory, was the result of a combination of precise passing and impeccable finishing.
Levante tried to react in the final minutes of the match, but Atlético remained solid in defense and in goal, with the presence of goalkeeper Oblak. Simeone's team also showed their ability to change the dynamics of the game with several strategic substitutions, which allowed them to maintain the pressure on Levante and secure the victory.
With this victory, Atlético de Madrid is at the top of the LaLiga table, just one point behind Barcelona, and is preparing for the next match against the same rival at the Metropolitano. Simeone's team also faces the Champions League and Copa del Rey in the coming days, making it an important challenge for the coach and his squad. Atlético's winning streak and its position in the table position it as one of the strongest teams in the fight for the season title.