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Julián Álvarez returns and stands out for Atlético in heavy San Mamés defeat

From La Vanguardia · () Spanish

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At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Athletic Club defeated Atlético Madrid 3-0 at San Mamés, scoring twice shortly after halftime and adding a late third goal.
  • Julián Álvarez came off the bench and produced Atlético's best chance, forcing a save from Unai Simón.
  • Atlético has seven points from four LaLiga matches and will open its Champions League campaign against Liverpool at Anfield.

Julián Álvarez came off the bench and produced Atlético Madrid's clearest threat, but Athletic Club overwhelmed Diego Simeone's side 3-0 at San Mamés. The Argentine forward entered with half an hour remaining and Athletic already 2-0 ahead.

Álvarez's effort from the edge of the area forced a major save from Unai Simón. It was almost Atlético's only attacking response as Athletic controlled a devastating second half.

Nico Williams opened the scoring 30 seconds after the restart, heading in a cross from his brother Iñaki. Two minutes later, Robert Navarro received a pass from Iñaki Williams, cut inside past Grimaldo and doubled the lead. Sancet completed the victory in the 90th minute after receiving the ball from Gerenabarrena.

The result leaves Atlético with two wins, one draw and one defeat after four league rounds, giving them seven points from a possible 12. Simeone said, "Apart from Julián's chance, we really did not have any important opportunities to score." Atlético's next match is its Champions League opener against Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday.

Apart from Julián's chance, we really did not have any important opportunities to score.

· Diego SimeoneThe Atlético coach assessed his team's limited attacking threat after the 3-0 defeat.
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