Atletico Madrid dropped two extra factors in an more and more irritating marketing campaign with a 1-1 draw at Almeria on Sunday in La Liga. The guests went forward by way of Angel Correa however El Bilal Toure pegged again Diego Simeone’s aspect, fourth and 13 factors behind leaders Barcelona. Atletico ought to have gained the sport within the second half however Almeria goalkeeper Fernando Martinez made gorgeous saves to disclaim Alvaro Morata and Correa. Sergio Reguilon, who got here on instead, was despatched off for Atletico for 2 yellow playing cards in below 5 minutes within the closing levels.
Simeone’s aspect have now gained simply considered one of their final six league video games, in opposition to bottom-of-the-table Elche, and couldn’t bounce again from their defeat by Barcelona final weekend.
“We had a lot of chances to score,” Atletico defender Mario Hermoso advised DAZN.
“You are left with a strange feeling when you aren’t capable of winning.
“If we had scored three clear probabilities within the first half and three within the second, the sport would have been extra comfy, and with a much bigger scoreline, they’d two probabilities.”
Atletico had taken the lead within the 18th minute after a intelligent dummy by Antoine Griezmann allowed Correa to run on to Geoffrey Kondogbia‘s pass.
The Argentine fired home at the near post to record his 50th league goal for the Rojiblancos.
Missed chances
Sergio Akieme lashed over as Almeria searched for an instant response, more than holding their own in the first half. Eventually the hosts levelled before the break through Toure, netting his fourth league goal of the season with a powerful header from Lucas Robertone’s cross.
The Mali international found space behind Axel Witsel and capitalised brilliantly.
Robertone continued to prove a thorn in Atletico’s side in the second half, playing a fine ball to Colombian striker Luis Suarez, who sent an effort wide.
Atletico substitute Morata should have levelled at the end of a swift counter but Almeria goalkeeper Fernando clawed out his effort and then pushed the loose ball to safety.
The stopper then produced another sublime save with his leg to deny Correa from point blank range.
Fernando’s saves saw his team move three points clear of the relegation zone, up to 13th.
“Sometimes they take two pictures and rating two targets and different occasions you’re fortunate sufficient to have the ability to assist the staff,” Fernando told DAZN.
“We need to proceed, the season is lengthy and we should battle.”
Earlier Espanyol won 2-1 at Getafe, with striker Joselu scoring from around 40 yards out.
The forward lobbed David Soria in the sixth minute to break the deadlock, but Enes Unal equalised with an excellent effort of his personal from a large place on the left.
Javi Puado gained the sport for the guests with a nice solo dribble and end within the second half, serving to Espanyol climb to 14th, stage on factors with opponents Getafe, fifteenth.
Espanyol’s win means Sevilla drop provisionally to 18th after their defeat at Girona on Saturday.
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