Atlético consolidates its streak with victory in the Metropolitano

Atlético de Madrid overcame Deportivo de A Coruña 1‑0 in Matchday 10 of LaLiga EA Sports, played on 24 October 2026 at the Metropolitano. The only goal was scored by Julián Álvarez, who celebrated his first goal at the stadium, as the team recorded its sixth consecutive win.

Atlético dominates the first half

The players started the match controlling possession, but the defensive wall of Deportivo made any goal attempt difficult. The shots of Julián, Baena and Grimaldo went to the woodwork without creating danger. With each minute, the defensive block remained solid, forcing Atlético to look for spaces on the flanks.

One of the clearest chances arose when Yeremay crossed a ball that Oblak deflected, but Amatucci missed the finish, preventing the score from opening before halftime. The South Korean Kang‑in, deployed as right wing‑back, created plays that ended in high shots without spin. In addition, Atleti showed limited pressure when trying to win back the opponent’s possession.

Impact of the win on the table

At halftime, the coach introduced Le Normand and Giuliano, replacing Barrios and Lookman. The speed of the game increased markedly, and three minutes into the second half Atlético opened the scoring. The substitution of Lookman for Giuliano added greater dynamism in attack, which was reflected in the play that resulted in a goal.

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The goal arrived in the 48th minute, marking the first goal of the Spider at the Metropolitano. After the strike, Baena and Hancko tried to extend the lead, but their shots were neutralised by Deportivo’s goalkeeper. The crowd celebrated with chants, and the atmosphere became more vibrant after the breakthrough.

Nsongo Bil had a chance to equalise in an individual play, but Oblak made a decisive save. Cholo Simeone looked to settle the match with Sörloth, whose first attempt was slightly off target and the second went wide by a narrow margin. Alexander showed enthusiasm, and his attitude suggests more minutes in the future.

In the final minutes, Atlético pressed in search of a second goal while Deportivo tried to equalise. Kevin struck a pass from Adama in stoppage time, but Oblak positioned himself in the centre of the goal, securing the two points for the Madrid side. The crowd, with 68 674 spectators, kept cheering continuously until the final whistle.

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According to the report by Juanjo MARTIN of EFE, written by Walter Zimmermann, the victory maintains the streak of six consecutive wins and allows Atlético to cut points from the leader or widen the gap with the second‑placed team, depending on the outcome of the upcoming classic between Barcelona and Real Madrid that will be played at the Camp Nou. The team now has a margin that could be decisive in the battle for the top positions.