🔥Victory that proves costly: Atlético grind it out at El Sadar
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Atlético Madrid earned a valuable but costly 1-2 win over Osasuna on Matchday 36 of LaLiga EA Sports. In a match marked by stoppages, injuries, and refereeing controversy, Diego Simeone’s side managed to return to winning ways, although they ended up hanging on in a traditionally hostile venue like El Sadar.
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The afternoon began with setbacks for the Rojiblancos. Before the 20-minute mark, Mendoza had to leave the pitch with a muscle injury, making way for Le Normand. Shortly after, VAR intervened to award a penalty for a handball by Javi Galán, and Griezmann made no mistake to open the scoring. Osasuna responded and had the equaliser at Budimir’s feet after an error by Koke, but the Croatian somehow failed to convert.
In the second half, the introduction of Alexander Sorloth proved decisive. The Norwegian striker made it 0-2 in the 71st minute with an emphatic finish, seemingly putting the game to bed. However, things became complicated for the visitors when Marcos Llorente was sent off in the 79th minute for a second yellow card after a foul on Aimar Oroz.
With a man down, Atlético dug in. Musso, with a crucial save from Budimir’s header, preserved the lead until Kike Barja pulled one back in the 91st minute. Despite the late pressure and a penalty appeal for a challenge on Budimir that the referee waved away, Atleti held firm. The three points are heading to Madrid, but the cost is high: the absences of Mendoza and the suspended Llorente for the next clash against Girona.
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