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A goal from Romero in the 87th minute gives Atlético victory over Alavés
Atlético won 1-2 at Mendizorroza, securing their fourth consecutive victory against an Alavés side that played with ten men from the 61st minute.
Atlético de Madrid had to wait until the 87th minute to settle their visit to Alavés. A header from Cristian “Cuti” Romero, after a centre from Álex Baena, decided the match in the eighth round of LaLiga and secured all three points for Diego Simeone’s team.
The hosts started with more initiative, but Atlético gradually gained ground. Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring in the 33rd minute after linking up with Jonathan David. Alavés responded before the break: Lucas Boyé converted a penalty awarded for a foul by Le Normand on Toni Martínez.
The second half changed with the sending off of Ángel Pérez in the 61st minute for a dangerous tackle on Julián Álvarez, reviewed by VAR. The Argentine striker came close to scoring soon after, but his free kick struck the post.
With a numerical advantage, Atlético pressed against an Alavés side kept in the game by Antonio Sivera’s interventions. Mariano Díaz still had a clear chance for the hosts before Romero’s decisive goal. The result leaves the Madrid side with four consecutive wins and Alavés with four matches without a victory.