Atletico de Madrid was settled to a 1-1 draw by Celta Vigo, which puts the former in a dicey position after such an important match. Although Atletico de Madrid salvaged 1 point even from this drawn match, which might prove helpful as they now stand at the 5th position with 13 points and 3 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss in the 8 matches they have played.
Well, Celta Vigo players didn't give them a chance to actually counter, and there was a tough, neck-to-neck clash. They had their formations and lineups effectively countering attacks, although in the beginning, there were a few misjudged errors that led to the match being ended in a draw.
Starfelt’s Own Goal and Lenglet’s Red Define a Dramatic Night for Atletico Madrid
The first goal was actually an own goal by Carl Starfelt in the 6th minute. Atletico de Madrid manager said, "We gave everything. Playing with ten men for so long is tough, but I’m proud of the spirit. We fought like warriors." Simeone expressed pride in his team's resilience despite the numerical disadvantage, highlighting their commitment and defensive efforts throughout the match. The second goal of the match came from Clement Lenglet in the 40th minute. The score was 1-0 after the first half. However, Clement sounded disappointed after being given the red card. "It was a frustrating moment for me, but I have to accept the referee's decision. I let the team down."
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Late Aspas Equalizer Earns Celta Vigo a Valuable Point Against Atletico
The first goal for Celta Vigo was scored by Iago Aspas in the 68th minute. The score became 1-1 after this. Atletico de Madrid Fans were anticipating a win for but all went in vain as they were not able to keep the momentum in the important moments of the match. Iago Aspas said in a post-match interaction, "We believed until the end. The fans pushed us, and we deserved that equalizer. Maybe we could have won it." The match ended with a 1-1 draw, and Celta Vigo, with this draw, is slightly in a better position.