Julián Álvarez struck in stoppage time as Atlético Madrid snatched a 1-0 win at backside membership Real Oviedo to maneuver again third in LaLiga.
After Villarreal had been thumped 4-1 at leaders Barcelona earlier on Saturday, it a irritating night for Diego Simeone’s aspect, who wanted some effective saves from Jan Oblak to stop them falling behind within the first half.
Eventually, although, substitute Álvarez broke the house aspect’s decided resistance within the fourth minute of added time.
Atlético goalkeeper Oblak had been busy within the first half, making a effective response save from Federico Vinas’ low strike within the twenty third minute.
Oviedo didn’t appear like a aspect struggling for kind on the improper finish of the desk as they continued to check Oblak as half time approached.
First, the Slovenian in some way clawed away a point-blank header from Ilyas Chaira after which palmed out a low shot from Alberto Reina.
Atlético boss Simeone aimed to clean up his lacklustre assault within the second half, sending on Álvarez for Ademola Lookman.
However, it took a triple substitution simply after the hour to lastly spark the guests into life, with Koke, Giuliano Simeone and Antoine Griezmann — who has been linked with a transfer to Orlando City — all despatched on.
Atlético thought they’d made the breakthrough within the 86th minute when Álex Baena slotted in after being performed in by Griezmann, however was simply offside.
Then within the fourth minute of added time, Julio Díaz stored the ball in on the left wing and it was finally fed again throughout to Nahuel Molina, who despatched a low cross in from the proper.
The ball dropped to Álvarez in a crowded penalty space, and he in the reduction of inside to drill a low shot previous Aarón Escandell, sparking wild celebrations — together with from boss Simeone on the touchline.
