Small but precious victory validated this Saturday by Atlético de Madrid against Osasuna (1-0), in its Metropolitano stadium. In a match counting for the ninth day of La Liga, Diego Simeone's men largely dominated the debates, even if the final score does not reflect what the spectators saw. This success allows Atlético to climb to fourth place in the standings.
Everything could have gotten out of hand quickly in this meeting, but Alex Baena's Madrid goal was logically refused for offside (9th). Focused on their defense, the visitors above all did what was necessary not to concede a goal for as long as possible. They managed to make it until the break.
Atlético no longer loses in La Liga
And even much longer, more precisely until the sixty-ninth minute, the moment chosen by Giuliano Simeone to offer a decisive pass to Thiago Almada (1-0). The one and only goal of the game which was enough for the Colchoneros who have not lost in the league for over two months now.
A little earlier in the afternoon, Sevilla FC was turned over like a pancake at home by Mallorca (1-3), FC Barcelona won at the last minute against Girona (2-1) and Real Betis reported a draw from their trip to Villarreal (2-2).
