Elche 3-2 Atletico Madrid
Updated
Elche won: Elche 3-2 Atletico Madrid in the LaLiga (Round 33) on Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche. Elche goals: David Affengruber 18', André Silva 33' (pen), André Silva 75'. Atletico Madrid goals: Nicolás González 10', Nicolás González 34'. Sent off: Thiago Almada (30'). Expected goals: 2.78-1.01. Possession: 72-28. Player of the match: David Affengruber (8.9).
Match report
Elche beat Atletico Madrid 3-2
Elche came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on Wednesday 22 April in LaLiga.
Nicolás González put Atletico Madrid ahead on 10' (0-1), David Affengruber levelled for Elche on 18' (1-1), André Silva restored Elche's lead from the penalty spot on 33' (2-1), Nicolás González levelled for Atletico Madrid on 34' (2-2) and André Silva restored Elche's lead on 75' (3-2).
Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid) was sent off on 30'.
Elche had 72% of the ball, shots were 14-6 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.78-1.01. Elche were the better side on chances, too.
David Affengruber (Elche) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 27,587. Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernández.
Match stats
| Elche | Atletico Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 72 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.78 | 1.01 |
| Total shots | 14 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 8 |
| Big chances | 7 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 580 (89%) | 189 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 13 | 3 |
| Total shots | 14 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 2 |
Lineups
Elche (4-4-2): Matías Dituro, Buba Sangaré, David Affengruber, Léo Pétrot, Germán Valera, Tete Morente, Gonzalo Villar, Aleix Febas, Martim Neto, André Silva, Rafa Mir
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Jan Oblak, Javier Boñar, Robin Le Normand, Clément Lenglet, Julio Díaz, Nicolás González, Johnny Cardoso, Rodrigo Mendoza, Obed Vargas, Álex Baena, Thiago Almada
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Nicolás González (Atletico Madrid)
- 18' · Goal · David Affengruber (Elche)
- 30' · Red card · Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid)
- 33' · Goal · André Silva (Elche)
- 34' · Goal · Nicolás González (Atletico Madrid)
- 36' · Yellow card · Clément Lenglet (Atletico Madrid)
- 38' · Yellow card · Julio Díaz (Atletico Madrid)
- 45'+4 · Yellow card · Aleix Febas (Elche)
- 45'+4 · Yellow card · Buba Sangaré (Elche)
- 46' · Substitution · Nahuel Molina for Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid)
- 46' · Substitution · Marc Pubill for Julio Díaz (Atletico Madrid)
- 60' · Substitution · Victor Chust for Buba Sangaré (Elche)
- 62' · Substitution · Antoine Griezmann for Rodrigo Mendoza (Atletico Madrid)
- 62' · Substitution · Giuliano Simeone for Álex Baena (Atletico Madrid)
- 62' · Substitution · Pablo Barrios for Obed Vargas (Atletico Madrid)
- 67' · Substitution · Josan for Tete Morente (Elche)
- 67' · Substitution · Álvaro Rodriguez for Rafa Mir (Elche)
- 67' · Substitution · Lucas Cepeda for Martim Neto (Elche)
- 75' · Goal · André Silva (Elche)
- 82' · Substitution · Pedro Bigas for Léo Pétrot (Elche)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 2000: Elche 4, draws 1, Atletico Madrid 11.
Questions
Who won Elche vs Atletico Madrid?
Elche won, 3-2 (LaLiga) on Wed, 22 Apr 2026.
When and where is Elche vs Atletico Madrid?
Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 17:00 UTC at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Elche and Atletico Madrid?
In 16 league meetings since 2000: Elche 4 wins, 1 draws, Atletico Madrid 11 wins (goals 13-29).