Diego Simeone has long insisted on signing Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez, and last night’s clash with Valencia showed why, as the duo started paying off for Atletico Madrid. Even though the match against the disappointing Valencia is not a proper indicator, Los Colchoneros are looking better and better, and the newcomers are fitting in very well.Barcelona’s kids have no mercy!The former Chelsea midfielder broke the deadlock six minutes before the break after Rodrigo De Paul’s assist, although Atletico were way more dominant up until that point as well. Once Antoine Griezmann doubled the lead in the 54th minute using Samuel Lino’s timely pass, it was clear that the three points would stay at Metropolitano Stadium. Rodrigo De Paul’s assist for Conor Gallagher’s goal… 🤯🤯🤯pic.twitter.com/O3kWJPCY92— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) September 15, 2024 Julian Alvarez, an addition from Manchester City, completed the fantastic night for the newcomers with the stoppage-time goal – his first in the red and white jersey. What can specifically delight Cholo Simeone is that his side managed to keep a clean sheet in the fourth consecutive match. So far, Atletico have conceded only two goals – both against Villareal in the opening La Liga game – and have the best defence in the league, alongside Real Madrid.As for Valencia, the Spanish giants are still struggling, already aware that the relegation battle will be fierce. Currently, they sit at the bottom of the table with only one point and ten goals conceded in five matches. In the next round, Ruben Baraja’s squad travel to Girona, whereas Atletico face Rayo Vallecano in Vallecas. In the meantime, Simeone’s crew will begin their Champions League campaign against RB Leipzig at home.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 5Friday Betis – Leganes 2-0 (0-0)/Ezzalzouli 74, Roque 86/Saturday Mallorca – Villarreal 1-2 (0-1)/Albiol 57 og – Costa 27, Perez 90+4/Espanyol – Alaves 3-2 (1-1)/Puado 21, 56, 63 pen – Conechny 35, Tenaglia 68/Sevilla – Getafe 1-0 (1-0)/Navas 23/Real Sociedad – Real Madrid 0-2 (0-0)/Vinicius Jr 58 pen, Mbappe 75 pen/Sunday Celta – Valladolid 3-1 (2-0)/Alvarez 22, Iglesias 35, Douvikas 90+1 – Moro 50/Girona – Barcelona 1-4 (0-2)/Stuani 80 – Yamal 30, 37, Olmo 47, Pedri 64/Las Palmas – Ath.Bilbao 2-3 (0-2)/Ramirez S. 58, Munoz 83 – Sancet 7, Williams N. 30, Paredes 76/Atl.Madrid – Valencia 3-0 (1-0)/Gallagher 39, Griezmann 54, Alvarez 90+4/Monday 22.00: (2.25) Rayo Vallecano (3.20) Osasuna (3.70)***odds are subject to change***
