The match between Alavés and Atlético de Madrid ended in a 1-1 draw on Saturday at the Estadio Mendi.
Alavés started off on the back foot, conceding a goal from Giuliano Simeone in the 6th minute. However, they quickly responded, equalizing the match with a penalty taken by Carlos Vicente in the 13th minute of the first half.
Atlético de Madrid had a chance to take the lead in the 76th minute when Antoine Griezmann’s strike hit the post, leaving the visitors frustrated.
Despite having a significantly higher number of shots—15 to Alavés’s 5, including 9 on target, 1 hitting the woodwork, and 4 off-target—Atlético could not secure a victory.
Carlos Vicente was the standout player for Alavés, contributing with 1 goal and completing 28 successful passes.
Giuliano Simeone also shone with his performance for Atlético, scoring 1 goal, providing 25 completed passes, and making 2 successful interceptions.
Alavés coach Eduardo Coudet lined up with a 4-4-2 formation featuring Antonio Sivera in goal; Jonny Otto, Facundo Garcés, Nahuel Tenaglia, and Moussa Diarra in defense; Carlos Vicente, Pablo Ibáñez, Antonio Blanco, and Carles Aleñá in midfield; with Jon Guridi and Toni Martínez leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid, managed by Diego Simeone, also adopted a 4-4-2 formation with Jan Oblak as goalkeeper; Marcos Llorente, Robin Le Normand, Clément Lenglet, and Dávid Hancko in defense; Giuliano Simeone, Johnny Cardoso, Pablo Barrios, and Thiago Almada in midfield; and Alexander Sorloth alongside Julián Álvarez in the forward line.
The match officiated by Víctor García Verdura saw Alavés prepare for their next challenge against Athletic Bilbao, while Atlético Madrid is set to host Villarreal at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium.
Currently, Alavés holds the tenth spot with 4 points, while Atlético Madrid finds themselves fourteenth with just 2 points in the standings.
Substitutions for Alavés
57’ 2T – Jon Guridi replaced by Victor Parada, Moussa Diarra replaced by Ander Guevara
79’ 2T – Pablo Ibáñez replaced by Carlos Protesoni, Toni Martínez replaced by Mariano Díaz
89’ 2T – Carlos Protesoni replaced by Denis Suárez
Yellow cards for Alavés:
37’ 1T Moussa Diarra (Unsporting behavior), 38’ 2T Victor Parada (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Atlético de Madrid
72’ 2T – Thiago Almada replaced by Antoine Griezmann, Dávid Hancko replaced by Conor Gallagher, Johnny Cardoso replaced by Matteo Ruggeri
87’ 2T – Giuliano Simeone replaced by Koke
88’ 2T – Julián Álvarez replaced by Giacomo Raspadori
Yellow cards for Atlético de Madrid:
29’ 1T Johnny Cardoso (Unsporting behavior), 41’ 1T Alexander Sorloth (Unsporting behavior), 49’ 2T Koke (Unsporting behavior)