Liga: Atlético de Madrid tames Valencia

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By: Manu Tournoux

Liga: Atlético de Madrid tames Valencia

As part of the 22nd day of La Liga, Atlético de Madrid took the scalp (2-0) of Valencia. 5th at kick-off, the Colchoneros first took the advantage through Samuel Lino in added time of the first period (1-0, 45+5th). Dominant, Diego Simeone’s men logically took a break after returning from the locker room.

Live ranking

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Team

Pts

J

DIF

G

NOT

D

BP

B.C.

3

Atlético
Atlético

44

21

19

14

2

5

42

23

8

Valence
Valence

32

22

1

9

5

8

27

26

Taking advantage of a strong cross from Molina, Depay pushed the ball into the back of the net to protect his team (2-0, 57th). Without trembling and very close to obtaining a penalty, finally canceled by the VAR (72nd), Atlético de Madrid won without any possible dispute. A positive result allowing the Madrid club to overtake Barça and climb to the third step of the podium. For its part, Valencia remains 8th.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.