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Atletico Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Alaves in a high-octane La Liga clash at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
The match was a tactical battle, with Atletico Madrid dominating possession (70%) and outshooting Alaves (11 shots to Alaves' 4). Alaves started strong, taking the lead with a penalty goal in the first half. However, Atletico Madrid rallied back in the second half, scoring twice: the first a penalty goal, and the second a remarkable strike by Rodrigo de Paul in the dying minutes of the match.
The most exciting moments came in the final stages of the game. Substitution plays, particularly in the final 10 minutes, significantly impacted the flow of the game. A tense penalty kick in the 76th minute, converted by Antoine Griezmann, sparked a thrilling finish, with Rodrigo de Paul securing the crucial second goal in the 88th minute.
Atletico Madrid approached the game with a determined strategy to regain control after conceding early. Alaves seemed to focus on disrupting Atletico's possession with a relentless focus on fouls. However, Atletico Madrid's experience and quality proved decisive in the end.