Julian Alvarez struck a Ninetieth-minute winner for Atletico Madrid to grab them a 1-0 victory at Celta Vigo on Thursday in La Liga. Even a single level would have flattered Diego Simeone’s aspect however they took all three when the Argentina worldwide, on as an alternative, completed Antoine Griezmann’s cross on the again submit. Celta had the higher probabilities as Atletico, third, lacked spark forward of the derby conflict in opposition to Spanish champions Real Madrid on Sunday.
“We did not play properly in assault within the first half,” Simeone informed DAZN.
“The subs gave us a bit extra creativity to have the ability to win the sport.”
Simeone began his son Giuliano for the primary time after some substitute appearances in current weeks and left star summer season signing Alvarez on the bench.
Atletico didn’t take a single shot in a low high quality first half, whereas Celta threatened significantly solely simply earlier than the interval, when Jan Oblak saved brilliantly from Iago Aspas’ drive.
The Slovenian goalkeeper made one other very good cease from Borja Iglesias’ close-range header after 57 minutes to maintain Atletico stage.
However it was Atletico who claimed victory when former Manchester City striker Alvarez, on as an alternative, stayed sharp to prod residence Griezmann’s deep cross.
“(Scoring) helps for confidence, and it is all the time to assist the workforce… these are three necessary factors,” mentioned Alvarez.
“We knew that it could be a troublesome recreation, Celta have achieved very properly at residence.
“Bit by bit we improved within the recreation, and within the second half we made some probabilities.”
Earlier Ayoze Perez netted twice to say Villarreal a 2-1 win at Espanyol, taking the Yellow Submarine fourth.
With six targets the Spain worldwide trails solely Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski within the scoring charts by one strike.
Home followers had been indignant with referee Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez’s lenient officiating and one threw a plastic cup which struck the official as he walked off at full-time.
Real Betis might solely safe a 1-1 draw at backside of the desk Las Palmas.
Barcelona lead the league after their 1-0 win over Getafe on Wednesday with Real Madrid second, beating Alaves 3-2 on Tuesday.
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