“Nacho Vidal receives yellow card for a reckless foul, setting the tone for an increasingly physical encounter”
“Tempers flare as both Javi López and Nahuel Molina receive yellow cards following a heated argument”
“Julián Alvarez breaks the deadlock with a crucial late goal to secure all three points for Atlético Madrid”
Pivotal
Real Oviedo
Atlético Madrid
Outstanding performance
Atlético Madrid•GoalkeeperAtlético Madrid left it until the dying moments to secure a hard-fought victory at Real Oviedo, with Julián Alvarez striking in the 90th minute to break the deadlock. The match was a fractious affair with four yellow cards shown, including bookings for both Nacho Vidal and Robin Le Normand before halftime, and heated exchanges between Javi López and Nahuel Molina in the 71st minute. Diego Simeone made significant changes throughout the second half, introducing Alvarez at halftime before bringing on Griezmann, Koke, and his son Giuliano Simeone on the hour mark. The late winner maintains Atlético's momentum in what appears to be a competitive title race, while Oviedo will rue their inability to capitalize on a spirited defensive performance that nearly earned them a famous point against one of Spain's giants.
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Corner awarded to Atletico Madrid after a deflection off Santiago Colombatto.
A shot is deflected. Marcos Llorente from Atletico Madrid attempts a left-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Koke.
Another offensive push. Federico Viñas from Real Oviedo heads the ball from close range, but Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid makes a fantastic save, denying him at the top center of the goal. The assist came from Santi Cazorla, who delivered a precise cross.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of stoppage time.
Corner kick awarded to Real Oviedo after Nahuel Molina allowed the ball to go out of play.
Opportunity squandered. Federico Viñas from Real Oviedo attempts a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the bar.
Offside call against Atletico Madrid. Álex Baena is caught in an offside position.
Opportunity wasted. Thiago Fernández of Real Oviedo attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the box that went just wide to the left. The assist came from Santi Cazorla.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Luka Ilic from Real Oviedo takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid makes a fantastic save, diving to his right to keep the ball out. The assist for this attempt comes from Santi Cazorla.
Robin Le Normand of Atletico Madrid has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Federico Viñas committed a foul against a player from Real Oviedo.
The pause has ended. The teams are set to resume play.
Substitution for Real Oviedo: Lucas Ahijado replaces Nacho Vidal.
Substitution for Real Oviedo: Santi Cazorla comes on to replace Alberto Reina due to an injury.
Match halted due to an injury to Alberto Reina from Real Oviedo.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Federico Viñas from Real Oviedo takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area. However, Jan Oblak, the goalkeeper for Atletico Madrid, makes a crucial save right in the center of the goal. The assist for this attempt comes from Luka Ilic.
Substitution for Real Oviedo: Luka Ilic comes on to replace Ilyas Chaira.
Substitution for Real Oviedo: Thiago Fernández comes on to replace Haissem Hassan.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Marcos Llorente comes on to replace Thiago Almada.
Nahuel MolinaYellow CardNahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid has been shown a yellow card.
Corner awarded to Real Oviedo after Giuliano Simeone allowed the ball to go out.
José María Giménez from Atletico Madrid committed a foul.
Federico Viñas from Real Oviedo earned a free kick in the defensive half.
Opportunity wasted. Julián Alvarez from Atletico Madrid took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that narrowly missed the target. The assist came from Antoine Griezmann.
Substitution for Real Oviedo: Santiago Colombatto comes on to replace Nicolás Fonseca.
Another offensive effort underway. Thiago Almada from Atletico Madrid takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it’s successfully stopped.
Offside call against Atletico Madrid. Julián Alvarez has been caught in an offside position.
Opportunity squandered. Álex Baena of Atletico Madrid attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Giuliano Simeone.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Antoine Griezmann comes on to replace Johnny Cardoso.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Giuliano Simeone replaces Alexander Sørloth.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Koke is coming off, and Rodrigo Mendoza is coming on.
Corner kick awarded to Real Oviedo after a deflection off Thiago Almada.
Opportunity squandered. Federico Viñas from Real Oviedo attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
Thiago Almada from Atletico Madrid has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Nicolás Fonseca from Real Oviedo committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted. José María Giménez of Atletico Madrid attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The chance was set up by Álex Baena, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Atletico Madrid after Ilyas Chaira allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Rodrigo Mendoza from Atletico Madrid takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. The assist came from Julio Díaz.
Javi López from Real Oviedo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
José María Giménez from Atletico Madrid committed a foul.
Rodrigo Mendoza from Atletico Madrid has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Nicolás Fonseca from Real Oviedo committed a foul.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Julián Alvarez comes on to replace Ademola Lookman.
The second half is underway with the score still tied at Real Oviedo 0, Atletico Madrid 0.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at 0-0 between Real Oviedo and Atletico Madrid.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Alberto Reina from Real Oviedo takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, Jan Oblak, the goalkeeper for Atletico Madrid, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Nacho Vidal.
Corner awarded to Real Oviedo after a deflection off Jan Oblak.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Ilyas Chaira from Real Oviedo attempts a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid makes a fantastic save, denying the shot in the top right corner.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Opportunity wasted! Ilyas Chaira from Real Oviedo attempted a header from the center of the box, but it sailed over the goal. The chance was set up by Alberto Reina, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Robin Le NormandYellow CardRobin Le Normand of Atletico Madrid has been shown a yellow card.
Corner kick awarded to Real Oviedo after Julio Díaz allowed the ball to go out of play.
Nacho VidalYellow CardNacho Vidal from Real Oviedo has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Thiago Almada of Atletico Madrid earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Nacho Vidal from Real Oviedo committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Real Oviedo after Johnny Cardoso allowed the ball to go out.
Ademola Lookman committed a foul against Atletico Madrid.
Federico Viñas from Real Oviedo was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Rodrigo Mendoza from Atletico Madrid has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Alberto Reina from Real Oviedo committed a foul.
Julio Díaz from Atletico Madrid has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo committed a foul.
Nahuel Molina of Atletico Madrid has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ilyas Chaira from Real Oviedo committed a foul.
Missed opportunity. Federico Viñas from Real Oviedo attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went over the goal and to the left. The assist was provided by Ilyas Chaira, who set him up with a header.
Nacho Vidal from Real Oviedo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Julio Díaz from Atletico Madrid committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Federico Viñas from Real Oviedo attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Nicolás Fonseca, who delivered a cross.
A shot is deflected. Ademola Lookman from Atletico Madrid attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Álex Baena.
The attempt is thwarted. Julio Díaz from Atletico Madrid fires a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Álex Baena.
Johnny Cardoso from Atletico Madrid has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Ilyas Chaira from Real Oviedo committed a foul.
Rodrigo Mendoza from Atletico Madrid has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Nicolás Fonseca from Real Oviedo takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Real Oviedo after Jan Oblak allowed the ball to go out of play.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Federico Viñas from Real Oviedo takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Jan Oblak from Atletico Madrid makes a save in the bottom left corner. The assist came from Ilyas Chaira.
A shot is deflected. Álex Baena of Atletico Madrid attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets intercepted. The assist came from Rodrigo Mendoza.
Missed opportunity! Kwasi Sibo of Real Oviedo had a header from inside the six-yard box, but it sailed high and wide to the left. The assist came from Alberto Reina, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Real Oviedo after Johnny Cardoso allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is denied. Javi López from Real Oviedo fires a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Real Oviedo after Julio Díaz allowed the ball to go out of play.
Robin Le Normand commits a foul against Atletico Madrid.
Federico Viñas from Real Oviedo has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Johnny Cardoso from Atletico Madrid has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Federico Viñas committed a foul against Real Oviedo.
Nacho Vidal commits a foul against Real Oviedo.
Ademola Lookman of Atletico Madrid has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Julio Díaz from Atletico Madrid has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Rodrigo Mendoza from Atletico Madrid took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal and to the right. The assist came from Thiago Almada, who set him up with a header.
A shot is deflected. Álex Baena from Atletico Madrid attempts a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Thiago Almada.
Corner awarded to Atletico Madrid after Nicolás Fonseca allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity wasted! Federico Viñas from Real Oviedo attempted a header from the center of the box but failed to find the target. The cross was delivered by Ilyas Chaira.
Rodrigo Mendoza from Atletico Madrid committed a foul.
Alberto Reina from Real Oviedo has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
The opening half is underway...
