Atlético Madrid secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, thanks to a late goal by Julián Álvarez. The victory boosts Atlético's chances of a top-eight finish in the Europa League. The game saw both teams reduced to 10 men, making for a dramatic encounter
Diego Simeone joins in the celebrations after Júlian Álvarez scored a late winner for Atlético Madrid that boosts their chances of a top-eight finish.Diego Simeone joins in the celebrations after Júlian Álvarez scored a late winner for Atlético Madrid that boosts their chances of a top-eight finish.
The victory lifted Diego Simeone’s side to third in the standings on 15 points, three behind second-placed Barcelona – whoin another thrilling comeback – and six behind leaders Liverpool. Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen are sixth, one of seven sides currently sitting on 13 points., earning their first win in the competition this season and piling pressure on Nuri Sahin after his side suffered a fourth straight loss in all competitions.
Leweling put a free header into the side netting just before the break, but Stuttgart were comfortable until five minutes from time, when Tigran Barseghyan set up fellow substitute Idjessi Metsoko to pull a goal back. Just two minutes later, though, Fabian Rieder restored the German side’s two goal cushion and secured victory.in a largely uneventful clash. The hosts had their best chance to break the deadlock when forward Ferran Jutglà sent a low shot just wide of the left post.
SOCCER EUROPA LEAGUE ATLETICO MADRID BAYERN LEVERKUSEN JULIAN ALVAREZ
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