Atletico Madrid Held in Frustrating 0-0 Draw at Alaves
Atletico Madrid were forced to settle for a point after a goalless draw against Deportivo Alaves at Mendizorroza Stadium on Saturday, in a La Liga Round 34 clash. The result marks the third consecutive failure for Atletico to win away at Alaves, following defeats in their previous two visits.
Despite dominating possession, Atletico Madrid couldn’t break down Alaves’ defensive setup and failed to find the net throughout the 90 minutes. With this Atletico Madrid draw, Diego Simeone’s side lost crucial ground in the battle for second place in La Liga.
Atletico’s Poor Away Run at Alaves Continues
Atletico’s struggles at Mendizorroza continued, managing only a point after two straight losses in past seasons (1-0 and 2-0). This latest Atletico Madrid draw now leaves them five points behind Real Madrid, and that gap could widen to eight if Los Blancos beat Celta Vigo on Sunday.
Alaves Edges Away from Drop Zone
The draw saw Alaves reach 35 points, putting them in 15th place for now. However, the team remains just three points clear of the relegation zone, keeping the pressure high as the season nears its end.
Key Moments
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0’ Kickoff: The game begins at Mendizorroza with Atletico applying early pressure.
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12’ – Alaves Chance: A set-piece from Alaves forces a punch from Oblak.
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32’ – Griezmann Shot: Griezmann fires from distance but is denied by Sivera.
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55’ – Post Hit: Alaves comes closest to scoring, hitting the post after a counterattack.
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72’ – Morata Miss: Morata heads wide from a Carrasco cross in one of Atletico’s best chances.
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90+3’ – Full Time: The match ends 0-0, with both sides taking a point.
