3 – 2
“Nico González gave Atlético the lead against the run of play, converting a quick counter-attack with a composed left-footed finish into the left corner from the centre of the box, assisted by Rodrigo Mendoza.”
“André Silva stepped up and drilled the resulting penalty into the left corner, putting Elche 2-1 ahead just three minutes after the red card. It was a composed, confident finish that capitalised on Atlético's nightmare moment.”
Pivotal“Remarkably, Atlético hit back within sixty seconds. Nico González, already on the scoresheet, met a Robin Le Normand assist with a close-range header to make it 2-2 and complete a breathless five-minute spell that had swung the match in every direction.”
Pivotal“André Silva settled the contest with a ruthless finish in the 75th minute. After Oblak denied him moments earlier and Affengruber's header was also saved, Silva pounced on a corner routine to fire into the top right corner and hand Elche a deserved winning goal.”
Pivotal
Elche
Atlético Madrid
Outstanding performance
Atlético Madrid•MidfielderElche produced a stunning upset at home, defeating a ten-man Atlético Madrid 3-2 in a first half that delivered almost everything the game had to offer. The hosts were utterly dominant across the pitch — controlling 72% of possession, generating 101 dangerous attacks to Atlético's 22, and creating seven big chances — but it was the chaos of a five-minute period between the 30th and 36th minutes that truly defined the evening. Atlético's Thiago Almada was dismissed for a professional foul as the last man, gifting Elche a penalty that André Silva converted, only for Nico González to immediately equalise with a predatory header to make it 2-2 — his second goal of the night after an electric counter-attacking opener. The second half was a more subdued affair, but André Silva had the final word, finishing clinically from a corner routine in the 75th minute to seal all three points. For Elche, this result is a significant statement of intent given their dominant performance metrics; for Atlético, a night to forget — defensively disorganised, tactically outplayed and reduced to ten men before the interval.
How entertaining was this match?
Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid won a free kick in defense.
Fouled by Germán Valera of Elche.
Pablo Barrios from Atletico Madrid misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the right after a corner.
Pablo Barrios of Atletico Madrid has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Atletico Madrid is awarded a corner after Matías Dituro concedes.
New attacking attempt. Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Matías Dituro from Elche saves it in the left corner.
Johnny Cardoso from Atletico Madrid won a free kick in defense.
Gonzalo Villar fouled a player from Elche.
Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche misses a chance with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Atletico Madrid is awarded a corner after Victor Chust concedes.
Substitution for Elche: Pedro Bigas replaces Léo Pétrot.
Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, but it went to the left. Germán Valera provided the assist.
assist: David Affengruber
Goal! Elche leads 3-2 against Atletico Madrid. André Silva scores for Elche with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top right corner, assisted by David Affengruber after a corner.
David Affengruber from Elche attempts a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Lucas Cepeda's cross.
Corner awarded to Elche after a concession by Javier Boñar.
New attacking attempt. André Silva from Elche has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Jan Oblak from Atletico Madrid, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Josan.
Missed chance. Aleix Febas from Elche shot with his right foot from outside the box after a corner.
Elche wins a corner after Marc Pubill concedes.
Germán Valera of Elche commits a handball.
Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche is flagged for offside.
Lucas Cepeda from Elche attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but the goalkeeper saves it in the center of the goal. The assist came from Gonzalo Villar.
Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
Lucas Cepeda of Elche won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Elche: Álvaro Rodríguez replaces Rafa Mir.
Substitution for Elche: Lucas Cepeda replaces Martim Neto.
Substitution for Elche: Josan replaces Tete Morente.
Tete Morente fouled an Elche player.
Nahuel Molina of Atletico Madrid won a free kick in defense.
Gonzalo Villar's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Martim Neto provided the assist.
Elche wins a corner after Nahuel Molina concedes.
Elche is awarded a corner after Antoine Griezmann concedes.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Pablo Barrios replaces Obed Vargas.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Giuliano Simeone replaces Álex Baena.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Antoine Griezmann replaces Rodrigo Mendoza.
Nico González from Atletico Madrid won a free kick in defense.
Martim Neto fouled a player from Elche.
Substitution for Elche: Victor Chust replaces Buba Sangaré.
Elche wins a corner after Rodrigo Mendoza concedes.
Elche is awarded a corner after Johnny Cardoso concedes.
Rodrigo Mendoza of Atletico Madrid commits a handball.
Javier Boñar of Atletico Madrid won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Germán Valera of Elche.
New attacking attempt. Rafa Mir of Elche heads the ball from the center of the box, but Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Germán Valera's cross.
Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid committed a foul.
Aleix Febas from Elche won a free kick in defense.
Offside called against Atletico Madrid. Álex Baena is offside.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Nahuel Molina replaces Robin Le Normand.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Marc Pubill replaces Julio Díaz.
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Nahuel Molina replaces Robin Le Normand.
The first half ends with the score at Elche 2, Atletico Madrid 2.
Atletico Madrid wins a corner after Martim Neto concedes it.
Buba SangaréYellow CardBuba Sangaré from Elche receives a yellow card for a foul.
Aleix FebasYellow CardAleix Febas of Elche receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Aleix Febas of Elche.
Nico González of Atletico Madrid won a free kick in an attacking position.
Elche is awarded a corner after Julio Díaz concedes.
Foul committed by Javier Boñar of Atletico Madrid.
Aleix Febas from Elche won a free kick in defense.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Missed chance. Germán Valera from Elche shot with his left foot from outside the box after a fast break.
Buba Sangaré from Elche committed a foul.
Obed Vargas from Atletico Madrid won a free kick in defense.
Gonzalo Villar's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Tete Morente.
Elche wins a corner after Nico González concedes.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Johnny Cardoso of Atletico Madrid.
Julio Díaz of Atletico Madrid receives a yellow card for a foul.
Buba Sangaré from Elche won a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Julio Díaz of Atletico Madrid.
VAR decision confirms the goal. The match is now 2-2 between Elche and Atletico Madrid, with Nico González scoring.
Clément Lenglet Yellow CardClément Lenglet of Atletico Madrid receives a yellow card.
assist: Robin Le Normand
Goal! The match is now 2-2 as Nico González scores for Atletico Madrid with a header from close range, assisted by Robin Le Normand.
Goal! André Silva scores for Elche with a right-footed shot into the left corner. The match stands at Elche 2, Atletico Madrid 1.
Thiago AlmadaRed CardThiago Almada of Atletico Madrid receives a red card.
Thiago Almada of Atletico Madrid concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to Elche as David Affengruber is fouled in the penalty area.
Aleix Febas from Elche won a free kick in defense.
Rodrigo Mendoza of Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
Germán Valera from Elche won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Johnny Cardoso of Atletico Madrid.
Elche is awarded a corner after Julio Díaz concedes.
Elche wins a corner after Clément Lenglet concedes.
Rodrigo Mendoza from Atletico Madrid committed a foul.
Aleix Febas from Elche won a free kick in the defensive area.
assist: Tete Morente
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as David Affengruber scores for Elche with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner.
Elche wins a corner after Javier Boñar concedes.
Corner awarded to Elche after Clément Lenglet concedes.
Buba Sangaré from Elche commits a foul.
Obed Vargas from Atletico Madrid won a free kick on the left wing.
assist: Rodrigo Mendoza
Goal! Atletico Madrid takes the lead 1-0 against Elche. Nico González scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Rodrigo Mendoza after a quick break.
Nico González from Atletico Madrid missed a chance with a left-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Javier Boñar.
Aleix Febas from Elche won a free kick in defense.
Rodrigo Mendoza from Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
Offside called against Atletico Madrid. Julio Díaz is offside.
Rafa Mir from Elche had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box, just missing the goal. The assist came from Germán Valera, who provided a cross.
Foul committed by Thiago Almada for Atletico Madrid.
Aleix Febas from Elche won a free kick in the attacking area.
Elche is awarded a corner after Robin Le Normand concedes it.
Elche face a crucial relegation battle as they host fourth-placed Atlético Madrid at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. With Atlético historically dominant in this fixture and Elche struggling defensively this season, the home side desperately needs points to climb from 18th position.
