An impressive tribute to Carlos Simeone, father of coach Diego, makes Wanda Metropolitano very quiet. The Argentine coach flew to his home country during the international break to say goodbye, along with his family.
And so the match against Alavés was no small task for Atlético. Joao Félix supported his trainer by quickly heading in unstoppably. The early lead brought relief in Madrid, because on the mat the difference with Alavés was not earth-shattering.
The visitors slowly entered the game and presented a copy of Félix’s goal, signed Gonzalo Escalante. Simeone already felt the slump and had Luis Suárez and Yannick Carrasco show up.
That turned out to be the right move. The Uruguayan striker set his team on the right track with a cheap penalty. Joao Félix provided some more breathing room, Suárez recorded the 4-1 final score in the final minutes after a switch.
Atlético Madrid will thus remain – after an eventful week – at the top of the Spanish competition. For the time being, it will be about Barcelona, which will play the top match against Sevilla tomorrow evening.
