Atletico Madrid 1-0 Alaves
Updated
Atletico Madrid won: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Alaves in the LaLiga (Round 20) on Sun, 18 Jan 2026 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid. Atletico Madrid goals: Alexander Sørloth 48'. Expected goals: 1.78-0.85. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Pablo Barrios (8.5).
Match report
Atletico Madrid beat Alaves 1-0
Atletico Madrid narrowly beat Alaves 1-0 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday 18 January in LaLiga.
Alexander Sørloth put Atletico Madrid ahead on 48' (1-0).
Atletico Madrid had 54% of the ball, shots were 23-8 (6-0 on target) and expected goals finished 1.78-0.85.
Pablo Barrios (Atletico Madrid) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 61,192. Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernández.
Match stats
| Atletico Madrid | Alaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.78 | 0.85 |
| Total shots | 23 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 47 | 9 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 488 (88%) | 383 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total shots | 23 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 0 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 6 |
Lineups
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Jan Oblak, Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, David Hancko, Matteo Ruggeri, Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Johnny Cardoso, Thiago Almada, Julián Álvarez, Alexander Sørloth
Alaves (4-1-4-1): Antonio Sivera, Jonny Otto, Nahuel Tenaglia, Jon Pacheco, Victor Parada, Antonio Blanco, Carlos Vicente, Jon Guridi, Pablo Ibánez, Carles Alena, Antonio Martinez
Key events
- 6' · Yellow card · Pablo Ibánez (Alaves)
- 27' · Yellow card · Johnny Cardoso (Atletico Madrid)
- 48' · Goal · Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid)
- 54' · Substitution · Denis Suárez for Jon Guridi (Alaves)
- 55' · Substitution · Ander Guevara for Pablo Ibánez (Alaves)
- 55' · Substitution · Lucas Boye for Antonio Martinez (Alaves)
- 62' · Substitution · Koke for Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid)
- 62' · Substitution · Antoine Griezmann for Julián Álvarez (Atletico Madrid)
- 62' · Substitution · Álex Baena for Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid)
- 69' · Substitution · Abderrahman Rebbach for Carles Alena (Alaves)
- 78' · Substitution · Robin Le Normand for Johnny Cardoso (Atletico Madrid)
- 81' · Substitution · Aitor Manas for Antonio Blanco (Alaves)
- 86' · Substitution · Nahuel Molina for Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid)
All-time head-to-head
27 league meetings since 1998: Atletico Madrid 15, draws 6, Alaves 6.
Questions
Who won Atletico Madrid vs Alaves?
Atletico Madrid won, 1-0 (LaLiga) on Sun, 18 Jan 2026.
When and where is Atletico Madrid vs Alaves?
Sun, 18 Jan 2026, 15:15 UTC at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Atletico Madrid and Alaves?
In 27 league meetings since 1998: Atletico Madrid 15 wins, 6 draws, Alaves 6 wins (goals 34-20).