On Sunday, Atlético Madrid continued their unbeaten home streak with a solid 2-0 victory over Las Palmas. Let’s dive into the key moments and game analysis.
Atlético Madrid vs Las Palmas Match Analysis
Atlético Madrid started strong, dominating possession early on, but it took until the final 10 minutes of the first half to break the deadlock. Giuliano Simeone, son of head coach Diego Simeone, netted his first senior goal for the club, firing a low shot into the bottom left corner of the goal. This marked a memorable debut goal for him at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Just before halftime, Antoine Griezmann came close to doubling the lead, but his shot struck the post, leaving Atlético with a narrow one-goal advantage at the break.
The second half was a more balanced affair, with neither side creating many clear chances. However, Atlético Madrid won in the 83rd minute when Alexander Sørloth found the back of the net, ensuring all three points for the home team.
Atlético Madrid vs Las Palmas Stats
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Shots: Atlético Madrid 15 | Las Palmas 1
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Shots on Target: Atlético Madrid 3 | Las Palmas 1
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Possession: Atlético Madrid 58% | Las Palmas 42%
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Passes: Atlético Madrid 541 | Las Palmas 410
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Pass Accuracy: Atlético Madrid 84% | Las Palmas 76%
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Fouls: Atlético Madrid 13 | Las Palmas 13
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Yellow Cards: Atlético Madrid 1 | Las Palmas 1
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Red Cards: Atlético Madrid 0 | Las Palmas 0
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Offsides: Atlético Madrid 1 | Las Palmas 0
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Corners: Atlético Madrid 9 | Las Palmas 1
This victory reinforces Atlético’s strong performance at home, as they continue to climb the La Liga standings.
