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Tense Draw at Mendizorroza: Alaves and Atletico Madrid Split Points
Vitoria-Gasteiz witnessed a hard-fought and card-filled match between Alaves and Atletico Madrid at the Estadio de Mendizorroza. The match, corresponding to the third round of La Liga, ended in a draw after a duel marked by intensity and midfield battles.
Atletico Madrid took an early lead thanks to a goal by G. Simeone in the 7th minute, with assistance from None. However, the “Rojiblanco” joy was short-lived as C. Vicente equalized for Alaves in the 13th minute from a penalty kick.
The remainder of the match was a tactical battle with numerous fouls by both teams. The referee, Victor Garcia Verdura, cautioned several players. For Atletico Madrid, J. Cardoso, A. Sorloth, and Koke received yellow cards. For Alaves, M. Diarra and V. Parada were cautioned.
Atletico Madrid dominated possession with 60% compared to Alaves’ 40%, and also surpassed the home team in total shots (14 to 5) and shots on target (6 to 2) and corners (6 to 1). However, Alaves managed to defend well and capitalize on their opportunity from the penalty spot to earn a valuable point at home. The match ended with 1 goal for each side.
Substitutions alaves: at minute 57 J. Guridi came in and V. Parada went out., at minute 58 M. Diarra came in and A. Guevara went out., at minute 80 P. Ibanez came in and C. Protesoni went out., at minute 80 T. Martinez came in and M. Diaz went out., at minute 89 C. Protesoni came in and D. Suarez went out.
Substitutions atletico madrid: at minute 73 T. Almada came in and A. Griezmann went out., at minute 73 D. Hancko came in and C. Gallagher went out., at minute 74 J. Cardoso came in and M. Ruggeri went out., at minute 89 G. Simeone came in and Koke went out., at minute 89 J. Alvarez came in and G. Raspadori went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Alaves
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Atletico Madrid
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