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Well folks, what a match! Atletico Madrid emerged victorious against Alaves in a tense La Liga encounter. The final score: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Alaves.
The game was a battle of attrition, with Atletico Madrid controlling the majority of possession (61%). Alaves, despite their valiant efforts, struggled to break down the Atletico Madrid defense. Atletico Madrid had more shots on goal (6) compared to Alaves (3). Both teams had some chances to find the back of the net, but it was a late penalty from Gameiro that ultimately decided the match.
The most thrilling moment, arguably, was the penalty decision that sealed the win for Atletico Madrid in the 78th minute. The whole stadium held its breath.
Both sides approached the game with a clear strategy. Alaves appeared determined to frustrate Atletico Madrid, and they did cause problems for their opponents with effective tackles and interceptions. Atletico Madrid on the other hand played with a clear attacking mindset, dominating the possession battle and creating numerous opportunities, despite being challenged with a red card later on.
Overall, a tightly contested game but Atletico Madrid's tactical approach and late penalty proved to be the difference in this dramatic La Liga clash.