Atletico Madrid Secures Narrow Victory
In a crucial match for both teams, Atletico Madrid secured a narrow victory over struggling Alaves, thanks to a decisive header from Alexander Sorloth shortly after the halftime break. The match, held at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, ended 1-0 on Sunday, helping Atletico maintain their momentum in the Spanish league.
Key Moments of the Match
Sorloth found the back of the net just three minutes into the second half, connecting powerfully with a cross from Pablo Barrios. The header was precise, hitting the post before bouncing into the goal. This marked Sorloth’s 10th start in 19 league appearances this season, and he has now netted six goals, three of which have come from headers.
Alaves’ Struggles
Alaves, who are facing relegation fears, have struggled significantly, now recording five consecutive matches without a victory. Their plight deepened with seven losses in their last nine league games, leaving them to reflect on their sole win, a narrow 1-0 triumph over Real Sociedad back in December.
Other League Action
In other league action on the same day, Valencia managed to escape the relegation zone by defeating Getafe 1-0, with José Gayà scoring the match’s only goal just six minutes before the final whistle. This win ended Valencia’s six-match winless run, while Getafe’s situation worsened as they have now failed to win in six straight games, five of which ended in defeat.
Additionally, Barcelona was set to face Real Sociedad later in the day, while second-place Real Madrid had already contributed to the weekend’s action with a 2-0 victory over Levante at home on Saturday.
