Atlético Madrid achieved a solid 2-0 victory against Las Palmas, with goals from Giuliano Simeone and Alexander Sørloth.
The match featured a series of noteworthy individual performances that contributed to the team’s success.
Player Ratings:
Jan Oblak (GK) – 5
Oblak made a crucial save from Fábio Silva’s one-on-one opportunity midway through the first half. However, that was the extent of his action throughout the match.
Nahuel Molina – 7
Molina provided an assist for Simeone with a well-placed long ball down the right. He showcased an improved performance despite a few poor decisions.
José María Giménez – 6
Giménez was solid defensively, misplaced only one pass but lost six out of seven duels, which raises concerns about his overall impact in defense.
Clément Lenglet – 5.5
Back in the starting eleven after injury, Lenglet exhibited calmness but received a yellow card, leading to questions about his suitability in Simeone’s system.
Javi Galán – 6.5
Galán was active down the left flank, attempting to create crosses but struggled in individual duels, losing 13 of 17 battles. His attacking presence is essential, especially with injuries affecting the squad.
Koke (C) – 6
The captain showed signs of returning to form, completing 71 of 80 passes and contributing eight recoveries, stabilizing Atlético’s midfield.
Pablo Barrios – 5
Barrios, returning from injury, displayed his dynamic presence, forcing a save from Cillessen. He was substituted at halftime as a precaution.
Giuliano Simeone – 7
Simeone scored his first LaLiga goal with a brilliant run and finish, earning him a deserved start after his impressive performance against Vic.
Lino – 4.5
Lino missed an opportunity to shine, failing to make an impact before being substituted for Conor Gallagher at halftime.
Antoine Griezmann – 5
Griezmann thought he had won a penalty, but it was denied after a VAR check. He came close to scoring with a shot that hit the crossbar just before halftime.
Pablo Álvarez – 4.5
Álvarez assisted Barrios early but failed to create significant chances for himself, leading to his substitution.
Rodrigo De Paul – 7
De Paul made an immediate impact after replacing Barrios, showing his ability to control the game and providing a crucial assist to Sørloth.
Conor Gallagher – 5
Gallagher added energy and ball-winning ability upon his introduction but had a limited influence on the match.
Ángel Correa – 5
Correa came on in the 65th minute and attempted to create opportunities through his dribbling skills in tight spaces.
Alexander Sørloth – 7
Sørloth capitalized on his opportunity, scoring with a well-placed finish from De Paul’s assist to secure the victory for Atlético.
Reinildo Mandava – N/A
Reinildo was brought on late in the match to provide fresh legs to the defense but did not have a significant impact.
Axel Witsel – N/A
Witsel also came on late to help maintain Atlético’s lead, contributing to their first clean sheet in LaLiga since September 26.
Overall, Atlético Madrid’s performance showcased a balanced mix of attacking prowess and solid defense, leading them to a well-deserved victory.
