Atletico Madrid 2-1 Valencia
Updated
Atletico Madrid won: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Valencia in the LaLiga (Round 16) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid. Atletico Madrid goals: Koke 17', Antoine Griezmann 74'. Valencia goals: Lucas Beltran 63'. Expected goals: 1.01-1.17. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Koke (8.6).
Match report
Atletico Madrid beat Valencia 2-1
Atletico Madrid narrowly beat Valencia 2-1 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday 13 December in LaLiga.
Koke put Atletico Madrid ahead on 17' (1-0), Lucas Beltran levelled for Valencia on 63' (1-1) and Antoine Griezmann restored Atletico Madrid's lead on 74' (2-1).
Atletico Madrid had 46% of the ball, shots were 10-13 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.01-1.17.
Koke (Atletico Madrid) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 61,011. Referee: Cesar Soto.
Match stats
| Atletico Madrid | Valencia | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.01 | 1.17 |
| Total shots | 10 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 21 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 373 (83%) | 438 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Total shots | 10 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 8 |
Lineups
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Jan Oblak, Nahuel Molina, Marc Pubill, David Hancko, Matteo Ruggeri, Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Koke, Nicolás González, Julián Álvarez, Alexander Sørloth
Valencia (3-5-2): Julen Agirrezabala, Dimitri Foulquier, Eray Cömert, José Copete, Thierry Correia, Filip Ugrinic, Pepelu, André Almeida, Jesus Vázquez, Hugo Duro, Diego Lopez
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Koke (Atletico Madrid)
- 32' · Yellow card · Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid)
- 42' · Yellow card · Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid)
- 46' · Substitution · Robin Le Normand for Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid)
- 55' · Substitution · Lucas Beltran for Diego Lopez (Valencia)
- 59' · Substitution · Conor Gallagher for Nicolás González (Atletico Madrid)
- 59' · Substitution · Antoine Griezmann for Julián Álvarez (Atletico Madrid)
- 59' · Substitution · Thiago Almada for Pablo Barrios (Atletico Madrid)
- 63' · Goal · Lucas Beltran (Valencia)
- 71' · Substitution · Baptiste Santamaria for Eray Cömert (Valencia)
- 72' · Substitution · Javier Guerra for Filip Ugrinic (Valencia)
- 74' · Goal · Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
- 82' · Substitution · José Gayà for Jesus Vázquez (Valencia)
- 82' · Substitution · Largie Ramazani for Pepelu (Valencia)
- 88' · Yellow card · Hugo Duro (Valencia)
- 88' · Yellow card · Diego Simeone (Atletico Madrid)
- 90' · Yellow card · Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid)
All-time head-to-head
62 league meetings since 1993: Atletico Madrid 26, draws 16, Valencia 20.
Questions
Who won Atletico Madrid vs Valencia?
Atletico Madrid won, 2-1 (LaLiga) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025.
When and where is Atletico Madrid vs Valencia?
Sat, 13 Dec 2025, 13:00 UTC at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Atletico Madrid and Valencia?
In 62 league meetings since 1993: Atletico Madrid 26 wins, 16 draws, Valencia 20 wins (goals 86-79).