Atlético de Madrid has taken the three points from a game at the Wanda, against Espanyol, when no one expected it. In addition, the tie between Betis and Real Sociedad this day allowed the ‘Cholo’ team to increase their advantage and establish themselves in fourth place.
The rojiblancos had everything going for them today to win the match, as they were playing at home and had their main stars available to beat an Espanyol that is in no man’s land, without the obligation to score points. The first half was according to what Atlético has lately accustomed us to, very well retracted back, with little risk and looking for isolated plays, which meant that the game went into the break with a scoreless draw.
Already in the second half, those from ‘Cholo’ pressed harder and took control of the ball, which allowed them to score early, specifically in the 51st minute of the second half, the work of Yannick Carrasco. With the advantage on the scoreboard, the Atléticos were comfortable and looked for the second, but a mistake by Kondogbia cost him the expulsion and disrupted Simeone’s plans.
Espanyol took advantage of this, which, led by Raúl de Tomás, tied the match and began to dominate it, to the point of being able to score the second for the Blue and Whites’ victory.
Surprisingly, Carrasco, in a desperate play by the rojiblancos in the 100th minute of the match, managed to score and give the victory to the rojiblancos, who settle in fourth place with access to the Champions League next season.
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