Athletics hits another trigger in Vallecas, the third in six league games, and he leaves two golden dots that now keep him away six from leader Barcelona. Disastrous first team game Simeonestarting with the bizarre composition designed by the Argentine coach. Gallagher saved a point after a movement of faith Sorloth at the start of the second half, but the image was the worst of the season. Julian smashed a ball against the crossbar with the match at goalless drawbut he is very far from what is expected of him, while the Norwegian, despite his fight and sacrifices, has once again made it clear that he lacks many qualities to be the center forward of a candidate for the fight for the title.
Three minutes of play Llorente gave Sorloth 0-1but the Norwegian showed control and determination its enormous technical limitations and the ball finally reached Linenwhose shot he rejected Battle in a great save. Simeonewho has already held several press conferences asking the Nordic giant to aim better, began to frown not only because of the missed opportunity, but also because during the following counterattack Embarba forced Oblak to push himself to the maximum with a poisoned shot next to the post.
Julien Alvarez was the next to have a clear chance to score in the first quarter of an hour, but The control of the “spider” was also not the most orthodox and he ended up missing the ball enough for Batalla to dive to the ground and take it. Once again, Rayo responded with a free kick from embargo it went high.
Julián reappeared in the exchange of blows in the 21st minute, but now with much more precision. The Argentine recovered the ball on the left, created some space and from very far He unleashed a tremendous whip that made the crossbar shake. The striker’s subsequent look at Simeone spoke volumes. In order not to lose this habit, Rayo were the next to try. Isi He headed it in, but the worst part was that his shot didn’t go in Pathé Cissmuch better placed, will come into contact with the ball.
A solo walk Nahuel ended with a safe shot in the hands of Batalla, but from there The match turned towards Vallecano. First of all Nteka He reached the kitchen, forcing Oblak again and finally what he saw coming finally happened. At 36 minutes Of fruits He pulled a wonderful pass out of his hat Ratiu, trying to shoot, he converted it into an assist Isi, who pushed under the sticks. Melero disallowed the goal, but VAR corrected itThe score rises to 1-0 and Atlético is forced to take over, penalized for his worst first part of the season, 45 minutes in which, not to be missed, even injuries were not lacking. Azpilicuetasuffering from muscular problems, was forced to request a change. Gimenez was his replacement.
The Uruguayan had to enter the grass without barely warming up, but he still had 15 long minutes. Griezmann and Correa prepare for half-time because, as expected, they seemed to immediately join the second part. Llorente and Lino remained in the locker room in a rather controversial decision, particularly because meant the permanence on the field of Nahuel Molina, noted once after a disastrous first act.
The shaker Cholo It started well because at 59 minutes Gallagher received a pass from Sorloth, that he had not been able to resolve Battleand solved with high quality with a low shot that the Argentine goalkeeper failed to reach. This draw came at the right time for Atlético to regain the confidence it had lost at some point in the first half. It was the moment when Inigo Perez ordered from James Rodriguez to accelerate their warming, but those who entered first were Sergio Camello And Oscar Valentin.
Despite the goal, Atlético did not improve for a long time. was unable to create a single opportunity. Rayo did not approach Oblak either and maybe that is why Iñigo Pérez understood that it was time to introduce JamesThe Colombian joined the cause with just over 20 minutes remaining, but before he could touch the ball. It was Julian who intervened with a shot from outside the area closed by Batalla, on the last opportunity of a match that ended in a disappointing draw which puts distance between the top of the League and Simeone’s team.
