Alaves 1-2 Atletico Madrid
Updated
Atletico Madrid won: Alaves 1-2 Atletico Madrid in the LaLiga (Round 8) on Sat, 10 Oct 2026 at Estadio de Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz. Alaves goals: Lucas Boyé 45'+6 (pen). Atletico Madrid goals: Alejandro Grimaldo 33', Cristian Romero 87'. Sent off: Ángel Pérez (61'). Expected goals: 1.30-2.05. Possession: 32-68. Player of the match: Alejandro Grimaldo (8.9).
Match report
Atletico Madrid beat Alaves 2-1
Atletico Madrid edged Alaves 2-1 away from home at Estadio de Mendizorroza on Saturday 10 October in LaLiga.
Alejandro Grimaldo put Atletico Madrid ahead on 33' (0-1), Lucas Boyé levelled for Alaves from the penalty spot on 45+6' (1-1) and Cristian Romero restored Atletico Madrid's lead on 87' (1-2).
Cristian Romero's 87' strike proved decisive.
Ángel Pérez (Alaves) was sent off on 61'.
Alaves had 32% of the ball, shots were 8-22 (3-7 on target) and expected goals finished 1.30-2.05.
Alejandro Grimaldo (Atlético Madrid) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 17,741. Referee: Alejandro Quintero González.
Match stats
| Alaves | Atletico Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 32 | 68 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.30 | 2.05 |
| Total shots | 8 | 22 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 7 | 33 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 276 (81%) | 642 (91%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 3 |
| Corners | 0 | 10 |
| Total shots | 8 | 22 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 11 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 11 |
Lineups
Alaves (3-5-2): Antonio Sivera, Nahuel Tenaglia, Nicolás Valentini, Jonny Otto, Ángel Pérez, Denis Suárez, Antonio Blanco, Pablo Ibánez, Abderrahman Rebbach, Toni Martínez, Lucas Boyé
Atletico Madrid (4-2-3-1): Jan Oblak, Marcos Llorente, Cristian Romero, Robin Le Normand, Alejandro Grimaldo, Koke, Johnny Cardoso, Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Ademola Lookman, Jonathan David
Key events
- 33' · Goal · Alejandro Grimaldo (Atletico Madrid)
- 45' · Yellow card · Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid)
- 45'+6 · Goal · Lucas Boyé (Alaves)
- 46' · Substitution · Álex Baena for Jonathan David (Atletico Madrid)
- 46' · Substitution · Julián Álvarez for Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid)
- 57' · Substitution · Kang-In Lee for Pablo Barrios (Atletico Madrid)
- 61' · Red card · Ángel Pérez (Alaves)
- 62' · Substitution · Dávid Hancko for Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid)
- 64' · Substitution · Mariano Díaz for Toni Martínez (Alaves)
- 64' · Substitution · Ander Guevara for Lucas Boyé (Alaves)
- 64' · Substitution · Carlos Protesoni for Antonio Blanco (Alaves)
- 71' · Substitution · Ville Koski for Nicolás Valentini (Alaves)
- 73' · Substitution · Alexander Sørloth for Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid)
- 79' · Substitution · Aitor Mañas for Denis Suárez (Alaves)
- 87' · Goal · Cristian Romero (Atletico Madrid)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Johnny Cardoso (Atletico Madrid)
All-time head-to-head
27 league meetings since 1998: Alaves 6, draws 6, Atletico Madrid 15.
Questions
Who won Alaves vs Atletico Madrid?
Atletico Madrid won, 1-2 (LaLiga) on Sat, 10 Oct 2026.
When and where is Alaves vs Atletico Madrid?
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 14:15 UTC at Estadio de Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Alaves and Atletico Madrid?
In 27 league meetings since 1998: Alaves 6 wins, 6 draws, Atletico Madrid 15 wins (goals 20-34).