Ball – Joao Felix scored in a difficult win (see goals) (Spain)

Atlético Madrid received a 2-1 victory, on Friday, with third-placed Cadiz from the bottom, in the match that opened the 28th round of the Spanish League.

Ex-Benfica striker Joao Felix opened the scoring in the third minute, pressing Cadiz’s goalkeeper, Ledesma, to block the errant pass from guard The visitor and then, by a large margin, hit the back of the net.

At the beginning of the first half, Cadiz managed to equalize, through the well-known veteran striker Alvaro Negredo, with a header, defeating former Benfica goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

In the second half, in one of the rare opportunities created by Diego Simeone’s team, the decisive goal, crossed by Argentine midfielder Rodrigo de Paul, rebounded to Ledesma’s defense, the striker, after a first shot, by his compatriot Angel Correa.

Cadiz responded again and created a danger, that is, when Oblak went poorly between the goalposts, the ball fell into the hands of Luis Hernandez, who shot into the deserted goal, however, it seemed that Jose Maria Jimenez turned Uruguay by cutting the ball header into a corner incredibly.

In the 88th minute, newcomer Javi Serrano, who replaced Joao Felix (83), was sent off after a reckless entry, leaving Atletico Madrid reduced to ten units and suffering until the final whistle.

With this result, Diego Simeone’s team, to the condition, ascended to third place in the tournament, with 51 points in 28 matches, beating Barcelona, ​​although the culés score, however, a late game and they will play this match. The tour, Sunday, 8 p.m., at the Nou Camp, with Osasuna. Also temporarily, Atletico Madrid, who have won three consecutive games for the first time this season, cut the gap with second-placed Sevilla (they also play on Sunday at 1pm at Rayo Vallecano) from seven to four points.

Cadiz remained third to last in the table, first in the relegation zone.

Watch the goals:

1-0 by Joao Felix (3′)

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John Felix?? In the right place at the right time??

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1-1 to Alvaro Negredo (45)

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NEGREDO?? Who knows not to forget??

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2-1 by Rodrigo de Paul (68)

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Who is Paul?? What is the ticket?

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– ELEVEN Portugal (@ElevenSports_PT) March 11, 2022