Atletico held at Alaves in dry Liga draw
- Atletico Madrid and relegation-threatened Alaves played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday at Mendizorrotza Stadium in La Liga.
- Atletico, led by Diego Simeone, have little to play for as their Champions League qualification is nearly secure, while Alaves need points to avoid relegation.
- The match was uneventful and featured few chances, with a VAR-review leaving Julian Alvarez’s red card downgraded to yellow before halftime.
- Alaves rose provisionally to 16th place, three points above relegation, while Atletico stayed third with 67 points, nine behind league leaders Barcelona.
- The draw preserved Atletico’s Champions League spot but underscored their inconsistent form as they seek at least one more win in the closing weeks.
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Atletico's title hopes take another hit
Atletico Madrid's fading hopes of winning the LaLiga title suffered a potentially grievous blow on Saturday as they were held to a goalless draw by relegation-threatened Alaves at the Mendizorrotza Stadium. Atletico, who last won LaLiga in 2021, dominated possession but lacked the invention and urgency to pierce an organised Alaves rearguard. Diego Simeone's side remained third in the standings with 67 points, nine behind leaders Barcelona who t…
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