Simeone Celebrates His 700th Match with Atlético Madrid with an ...

Atlético Madrid secured a hard-fought victory against Alavés at the Metropolitano, in a special match marking Diego Simeone's 700th game in charge of the rojiblanco team. A last-gasp goal by Alexander Sorloth sealed the three points after a challenging start for the home side.

The match began on the wrong foot for Atlético, as Jon Guridi put Alavés ahead from the penalty spot in the 8th minute following a handball by Javi Galán. Simeone's side tried to respond but faced a solid Vitoria defense that held the lead for much of the game.

In the second half, Simeone made attacking changes, bringing on Giuliano Simeone and Sorloth, who revitalized the team. A penalty awarded for a handball by Abqar allowed Antoine Griezmann to level the score in the 76th minute, sparking a reaction from the rojiblancos.

Just ten minutes later, a brilliant play by Rodrigo de Paul ended with an assist for Sorloth, who finished with precision to secure the 2-1 victory. The Norwegian, coming off the bench once again, emerged as the hero of the match.

While far from their best form, Atlético continues to display defensive resilience and clinched their fourth consecutive win — a much-needed boost for a team still striving to regain its identity under Simeone's leadership.