Atletico Madrid won 2-1 over Celta Vigo in the first week of the Spanish League at Balaidos Stadium, Sunday (16/8).
Angel Correa finished the 2020/21 season in impressive form and he followed it up with a superb 23rd minute opener against Celta Vigo, with a powerful shot that pierced the top corner of the home net.
The defending champion, Atlético, who acted as the visitors, managed to take the lead in this match. Los Colchoneros opened the scoring through a goal scored by Angel Correa in the 23rd minute.
Correa found the net for Celta Vigo with a shot into the corner after receiving feedback from Thomas Lemar. The 1-0 score lasted until the first half was over.
Aspas denied Mario Hermoso’s chances just before half-time before he equalized and netted his first goal of the 2021/22 season in 15 minutes of the second half. The number 10 scored a goal through a controversial white spot due to a handball by Marcos Llorente who, according to the referee, had a handball that did appear to touch the ball with his arm even though he was in a natural position.
However, Atletico’s advantage was equalized by Celta Vigo in the second half. The host’s goal was created through a penalty kick, Iago Aspas.
The goal came from a handball by Atletico midfielder Marcos Llorente. Aspas, who came forward as the executor, managed to outwit Jan Oblak with a kick from 12 points.
The 1-1 draw did not last long. Atleti were back in pursuit of a second goal which finally came five minutes later as Diego Simeone prepared to draw off Angel Correa, the Argentine scoring his second after picking up a brilliant cross from Saul and proving to be the winner for his side.
Atletico took the lead again in this match through the second goal scored by Correa. Correa did not squander the opportunities obtained after utilizing a mature pass from Saul Niguez.
In the second half of injury time, Atletico and Celta Vigo both had to play with 10 men. The commotion between the two teams resulted in red cards for Atletico’s Mario Hermoso and Celta Vigo’s Hugo Mallo.
Celta defender Hugo Mallo and Atletico defender Mario Hermoso were sent off for being involved in a confrontation at the end of injury time.
With this result Barcelona and Atletico Madrid occupy the third and fourth positions in the Spain La Liga standings. Second position is occupied by Sevilla who also won over Rayo Valecano. Meanwhile, the top position of the standings is occupied by Real Madrid. They actually both collect the same 3 points, but differ in points achievement.
