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Atletico Madrid Beats Alaves, Climbs to Third Place

Published January 18, 2026, 19:11
Atletico Madrid Beats Alaves, Climbs to Third Place

Atletico Madrid defeated Alaves 1-0, thanks to a goal from Alexander Sorloth in the 48th minute, and climbed to third place in the LaLiga standings, tying with Villarreal. Diego Simeone's team had complete control of the match and could have scored more, creating numerous opportunities (1.63 xGoals). Alaves remained in the relegation zone.