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Atletico Madrid Thrashes Valladolid in Thrilling Match at Riyadh Air Metropolitano
Atletico Madrid defeated Real Valladolid with a convincing 4-2 victory at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on April 14th, 2025, in a La Liga matchday 31 clash. The match was characterized by an initial balance and the effectiveness of the home team from the penalty spot.
Valladolid took the lead in the 21st minute with a penalty converted by M. Sylla. However, Atletico responded swiftly. J. Alvarez equalized from the penalty spot in the 25th minute, and just two minutes later, G. Simeone put the home side ahead with a stunning goal. J. Sanchez pulled one back for Valladolid in the 56th minute. In the second half, J. Alvarez scored his second penalty of the game in the 71st minute, practically sealing the victory. A. Sorloth added the fourth goal for Atletico in the 79th minute.
Atletico dominated possession (55%) and created more goal-scoring opportunities (23 shots, 9 on target), while Valladolid managed only 6 shots, 3 on target. Both teams received one yellow card each. Despite the defeat, Valladolid showed determination and fought until the final whistle.
Substitutions atletico madrid: at minute 59 R. Riquelme came in and Koke went out., at minute 59 A. Sorloth came in and A. Griezmann went out., at minute 60 R. Le Normand came in and C. Lenglet went out., at minute 65 N. Molina came in and C. Gallagher went out., at minute 74 T. Lemar came in and G. Simeone went out.
Substitutions valladolid: at minute 72 T. Nikitscher came in and S. Juric went out., at minute 73 I. Sanchez came in and Chuki went out., at minute 73 R. Moro came in and D. Machis went out., at minute 82 S. Amallah came in and Anuar went out., at minute 82 A. Ndiaye came in and F. Grillitsch went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico Madrid
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