What a game! Atletico Madrid and Alaves battled to a 1-1 draw in a nail-biting encounter at the Vicente Calderón.
Both teams came out firing. Atletico had 6 shots on goal, but Alaves was more clinical, with 1 shot on target. Atletico dominated possession (62% compared to Alaves' 38%), but Alaves showed great defensive resolve.
The first half was largely uneventful. The second half saw Alaves scoring first. Manu García's goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Alexis, was a real moment of magic. It was exciting!
Then, Atletico fought back with a penalty goal from Gameiro in the 90th minute! What a dramatic finish! The crowd was on their feet.
The most exciting moments were undoubtedly the late goals. It was a game that will be talked about for quite some time. Atletico's late equalizer was a sign of their resilience. Alaves fought back bravely despite the possession disadvantage. Both teams showed character and great tactical awareness.
Both teams approached the match with a defensive focus, but with an intent to attack when opportunities arose. The result reflects a match that tested both teams in equal measure!