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Álvarez’s 94th-Minute Winner Lifts Atlético to Third at Oviedo

Simeone rotated his side to manage a crowded schedule.

Julian Alvarez struck late on to secure Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at Real Oviedo on Saturday in La Liga

Overview

  • Jan Oblak delivered several crucial saves to deny Ilyas Chaira and Federico Viñas and kept the clean sheet intact.
  • Academy left-back Julio Díaz earned a surprise start and helped keep the decisive move alive in stoppage time.
  • An Álex Baena finish was ruled offside before the winner, which came after a Nahuel Molina delivery and a loose ball in the area.
  • The victory moved Atlético into third place, level on 51 points with Villarreal after Barcelona beat the Yellow Submarine earlier in the day.
  • It was only Atlético’s second league win in five matches, while Oviedo stay bottom on 17 points and eight from safety.