In the first round of the Spanish La Liga, "Atletico Madrid," managed by Diego Simeone, lost 1:2 to "Espanyol" in an away game.
Initially, "Atletico's" forward Julian Alvarez scored a beautiful penalty to put his team ahead. However, in the second half, the Catalans responded with two goals: in the 73rd and 84th minutes, securing the win. The goals were scored by Miguel Rubio and Pere Milla.
La Liga. 1st Round
"Espanyol" — "Atletico" 2:1
August 17, RCDE Stadium
Goals: Rubio (73), Milla (84) — Alvarez (37).
Espanyol lineup:
Dmitrovic, Al Hiloli, Calero (Rubio, 66), Cabrera Romero, Exposito, Lozano, Hofre (Dolan, 46), Terraz (Garcia, 46), Puado (Salinas, 88), Fernandez (Milla, 74).
Atletico lineup:
Oblak, Llorente, Le Norman, Hanko, Rugeri, Gallagher (Barrios, 46), Cardoso (Koke, 46), Simeone, Baena (Griezmann, 68), Almada (Raspadori, 68), Alvarez (Sorloth, 82).
Yellow cards:
Cardoso (42), Calero (54), Le Norman (67), Llorente (72), Al Hiloli (74), Salinas (90+3).
This loss leaves the Madrid club in 16th place in the standings.
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