On 22 January, one of the matches of the 21st round of the Spanish football championship took place. Granada (Spain) and Atletico (Madrid) met.
Spanish Championship, 21st round
Granada (Spain) - Atletico (Madrid) - 0:1 (0:0)
Goals: Morata (55)
Warnings: Niguez (72), Savic (76), Boye (78), A. Batalla (90+5).
The Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium recently hosted an exciting La Liga match between Granada and Atletico Madrid. The game, which ended in a win for Atletico Madrid, was an intense battle between the two teams. At the start of the first half, both sides showed their desire to score. The Granada team showed great defensive skills, stopping all of Atletico Madrid's attempts to attack. Their back line, led by their captain, acted decisively and did not give their opponents any opportunities. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid launched several attacks but Granada's goalkeeper made crucial saves in holding them back. Despite the efforts of both teams, the score remained scoreless at half-time, 0-0. The second half was a fierce battle for the advantage. Players stepped up their efforts to get into the opponents' goal, providing the fans with an exciting spectacle. Atletico Madrid began to assert their authority on the pitch, pushing forward with determination. However, Granada's defence remained resilient. The defenders made crucial interceptions in an attempt to contain their opponents. As time ticked away towards the end of the match, Atletico Madrid stepped up their attacks.
Finally, in the final minutes of the game, they managed to break through the Granada defence. Atletico Madrid's striker struck the ball well, scoring the only goal of the match. The stadium erupted in cheers as the team took the lead. "Granada made a late surge, desperate to equalise and salvage a point in this game. They made some tactical changes, introducing fresh energy into the game to add vigour to the attack. The substituted players breathed new energy into the team, trying to create goal-scoring opportunities. However, Atletico Madrid's defence remained steadfast and maintained their advantage until the final whistle. When the half-time whistle blew, Atletico Madrid had a 1-0 victory. The match showed the competitive spirit of both teams as Granada's defence proved unstoppable against Atletico Madrid's relentless attacks. Despite their best efforts, Granada failed to score a goal and suffered a home defeat. This match leaves Granada with room for improvement, while Atletico Madrid will be happy with their result. Both teams showed their skill, determination and tenacity, making this a thrilling encounter in La Liga.
In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Getafe vs Granada, Atletico vs Valencia.
| Granada | Atletico | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
| 14 | Kicks | 10 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 3 |
| 10 | Offences | 15 |
| 5 | Corners | 2 |
| 0 | Offsides | 6 |
| 53% | Ball possession | 47% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 549 | Total assists | 495 |
| 477 | Accurate assists | 439 |
| 87% | Accuracy of passes | 89% |