Atlético de Madrid and Real Sociedad failed to shake the nets of Mexican fans in Guadalupe, but Atlético often showed threats, especially from the penalty spot.
The Colchoneros had come from South Korea to face Real, and the two teams could not decide. The trip seemed to weigh heavily on both teams, but La Real defended fiercely.
Atlético de Madrid however obtained a penalty which Memphis hastened to take to see it slowly fly away in the arms of La Real goalkeeper Unai Marrero.
After the game, Diego Simeone, predictably, didn’t seem very amused, but he wasn’t as furious as some might have expected either – at least publicly.
“I liked that it happened in a friendly game. It’s the best thing that ever happened. » In general, El Cholo was satisfied with the performance of his team.
Atletico will now face Sevilla in San Francisco before returning for the season opener against Granada,
