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In a one-sided encounter, Atletico Madrid triumphed 4-0 over Elche at the Estadio Martínez Valero. The match saw an early surge from the visitors, who dominated possession and created several chances throughout the game.
The first goal came in the 8th minute, as Alexander Sørloth's clinical finish put Atletico Madrid ahead. Elche struggled to break through Atletico's solid defense, with attempts from Agustín Álvarez and Nicolás Fernández saved or blocked by the opposition.
Atletico Madrid’s second goal arrived in the 29th minute, when Sørloth converted a penalty following a foul in the box. Despite some promising moments from Elche, who earned several corners and had a few shots on target, they were unable to find the back of the net.
Rodrigo Riquelme extended Atletico's lead with a stunning goal from outside the box in the 61st minute, and Julián Alvarez sealed the victory in the 75th minute with a low strike from close range.
Key Moments
- Alexander Sørloth opened the scoring early, then doubled Atletico's advantage with a penalty.
- Rodrigo Riquelme and Julián Alvarez both found the net in the second half, further solidifying Atletico's dominance.
- Despite several attempts, Elche could not break down Atletico’s well-organized defense.
Player of the Match: Rodrigo Riquelme for his decisive goal and overall impact in the attack.
Looking Ahead: Atletico Madrid will be looking to continue this strong form as they march forward in their league campaign. Elche, on the other hand, will need to regroup and improve their defensive stability in the upcoming fixtures.
