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Atlético de Madrid Defeats Levante in a Dominant Match with Late Controversy
Madrid, Spain – Atlético de Madrid defeated Levante at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in a match corresponding to La Liga’s matchday 12. The match, refereed by Jesús Gil Manzano, was marked by Atlético’s dominance and a controversial disallowed goal for Levante in the final minutes due to offside, after a VAR review.
Atlético controlled possession with 74% and generated numerous scoring opportunities, with 24 total shots, 9 of which were on target. The score was opened with an own goal by Dela in the 12th minute, following an Atlético attack. Levante reacted in the 21st minute with a goal by M. Sanchez, assisted by J. A. Olasagasti.
In the second half, Antoine Griezmann emerged as the key player, scoring two goals, one in the 61st minute with an assist from M. Llorente and another in the 80th minute without an assist, solidifying Atlético’s victory. The home team also accumulated 20 corner kicks, reflecting their constant offensive pressure.
Levante, with 26% possession, tried to capitalize on their few opportunities, achieving 6 total shots, 3 of them on target. J. A. Olasagasti received a yellow card in the first half. The match ended with a goal disallowed for Levante due to offside, generating controversy and frustration in the visiting team. The locals received yellow cards to N. Molina, M. Llorente and J.M. Giménez.
Final Score: Atlético de Madrid 3, Levante 1
Substitutions atletico madrid: at minute 61 A. Sorloth came in and T. Almada went out., at minute 61 P. Barrios came in and A. Griezmann went out., at minute 73 G. Simeone came in and N. Gonzalez went out., at minute 79 M. Ruggeri came in and N. Molina went out., at minute 79 A. Baena came in and C. Gallagher went out.
Substitutions levante: at minute 73 J. A. Olasagasti came in and G. Koyalipou went out., at minute 74 R. Brugue came in and J. Morales went out., at minute 85 U. Elgezabal came in and O. Rey went out., at minute 86 M. Sanchez came in and A. Matturro went out., at minute 86 J. Toljan came in and V. Garcia went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico Madrid
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Levante
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