Elche vs Atlético Madrid Prediction, Preview and Stats

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga, Spain
Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero Wed, 22 Apr - 5:00 PM
La Liga
Elche ELC
3 Winner 2
Atlético Madrid ATM
Full Time Wed, 22 Apr 5:00 PM
Round 33 Regular Season
André Silva - 75', 33' (P)
David Affengruber - 18'
Goal
|
Goal
Nico González - 34', 10'
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Red Card Thiago Almada 30'

CONTEXT

In a pulsating La Liga clash, Elche pulled off a stunning 3-2 home victory over stronger favorites Atlético Madrid. The first half exploded into life with both sides scoring twice for a thrilling 2-2 deadlock, as Elche seized 72% possession and pressed relentlessly while Atlético countered sharply. The second half tilted dramatically when Atlético suffered a red card, exposing defensive frailties and allowing Elche to net the decisive goal amid chaotic exchanges. Despite Atlético's pedigree, Elche's dominance in control and clinical finishing prevailed, marking a minimal 4.4% structural deviation in their favor. This outcome stayed true to market alignments, underscoring Elche's tactical resilience without xG data to further dissect chance quality. The red card distortion reshaped proceedings, turning potential parity into home triumph.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Elche's win featured minimal 4.4% structural deviation from pre-match expectations.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiencies remained in line with anticipated levels.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment unassessable due to unavailable data.
  • Market alignment: Final outcome fully aligned with pre-match market views.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unavailable for evaluation.
  • Event impact: Atlético's red card heavily swayed second-half momentum toward Elche.
  • Red card distortion: Away red card introduced clear distortion in second-half play.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

G. Cuadra Fernández

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

A. Estévez Iglesias

2nd Assistant

P. Gòdia Solé

4th Official

G. Porras Ayuso

1st Assistant

Elche E. Sarabia Armesto
E. Sarabia Armesto
VS
Atlético Madrid D. Simeone
D. Simeone
0.82
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.86
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Valencia Rank: W
Rayo Vallecano Rank: L
Mallorca Rank: W
Real Madrid Rank: L
Villarreal Rank: L
Espanyol Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sevilla Rank: L
FC Barcelona Rank: L
Real Madrid Rank: L
Getafe Rank: W
Real Sociedad Rank: W
Real Oviedo Rank: W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 11
11

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Elche
95.61%
Draw
4.2%
Away Atlético Madrid
0.19%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
21
28
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Elche
Atlético Madrid
Power Score
21
28
League Position
14
4
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Elche — Opponent-weighted form score
Atlético Madrid — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Elche Atlético Madrid

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Elche

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Atlético Madrid

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Elche ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Atlético Madrid
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
26.46
25.36
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
25.36
26.46
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Elche +0.10 Efficiency Index
vs
Atlético Madrid -0.10 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Elche
Atlético Madrid
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Elche ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Atlético Madrid
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Elche Atlético Madrid
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Elche Atlético Madrid
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Elche
Atlético Madrid
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Elche
vs
Atlético Madrid
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Elche Atlético Madrid
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Elche 0.14
Atlético Madrid 0.27
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Elche Atlético Madrid
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Elche 0.09
Atlético Madrid 0.03
Elche
Atlético Madrid
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ELC had peak pressure around 81'.
  • ELC started the game with stronger pressure.
ELC Pressure ATM Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ELC reached the top pressure at 81' (86.44).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 14 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Elche ELC Home
14 matches
Atlético Madrid ATM Away
Match Record
1
Wins
11
2
Draws
2
11
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
27
27
Goals Conceded
4
-23
Goal Difference
+23

Data last updated: 2026-04-23T00:02:29+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-5-2
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
M. Dituro
Argentina
1 M. Dituro
A. Sangaré Traoré
Substitution
Spain
42 A. Sangaré Traoré
D. Affengruber
Austria
22 D. Affengruber
L. Pétrot
Substitution
France
21 L. Pétrot
J. Morente Oliva
Substitution
Spain
15 J. Morente Oliva
G. Villar del Fraile
Spain
12 G. Villar del Fraile
A. Febas Pérez
Spain
14 A. Febas Pérez
M. Carvalho Neto
Substitution
Portugal
16 M. Carvalho Neto
G. Karabinaite
Spain
11 G. Karabinaite
R. Mir Vicente
Substitution
Spain
10 R. Mir Vicente
A. Valente Silva
Portugal
9 A. Valente Silva
Pitch
J. Oblak
Slovenia
13 J. Oblak
J. Del Romo
Substitution
Spain
34 J. Del Romo
C. Lenglet
France
15 C. Lenglet
R. Le Normand
Substitution
Spain
24 R. Le Normand
J. Franco
Spain
32 J. Franco
O. Vaargas
Substitution
United States
21 O. Vaargas
R. Mendoza Martinez Moya
Substitution
Spain
4 R. Mendoza Martinez Moya
J. de Souza Cardoso
Brazil
5 J. de Souza Cardoso
N. González
Argentina
23 N. González
T. Almada
Argentina
11 T. Almada
A. Rodríguez
Substitution
Spain
10 A. Rodríguez

General Information

Date & Time :
Apr 22, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 La Liga, Spain · Round 33 · Regular Season
Stadium :
Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
Capacity :
31388
Attendance :
27587
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Guillermo Cuadra Fernández
Alejandro Estévez Iglesias
Pol Gòdia Solé
Guadalupe Porras Ayuso

Statistics

Possession
ELC
66%
ATM
34%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 2
7 Big Chances Created 2
6 Shots 3
101 Dangerous attacks 22
72 Possession 28
13 Corners 3
11 Free kicks 11
2 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

2 Assists 2
4 Successful Dribbles 4
16 Dribble Attempts 5
20 Successful Headers 10
1 Penalties 0
91 Ball Safe 88
11 Goal Attempts 5
5 Substitutions 5
6 Goal Kicks 9
25 Successful Dribbles Percentage 80
25 Throwins 14

Attacking

4 Big Chances Missed 0
127 Attacks 71

Possession

89 Successful Passes Percentage 73
580 Successful Passes 189
46 Long Passes 51
54 Successful Long Passes Percentage 39
12 Key Passes 3
654 Passes 259
25 Successful Long Passes 20

Defensive

15 Tackles 21
1 Saves 4
11 Interceptions 12
50 Duels Won 45

Build-up

33 Total Crosses 6
5 Accurate Crosses 0

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
11 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Guillermo Cuadra Fernández

Starting XI ▼

1
Matías Dituro
Matías Dituro Goalkeeper
7.2
21
Léo Pétrot
Léo Pétrot Defender
6.66
6
Pedro Bigas
Pedro Bigas
Defender82'
6.84
22
David Affengruber
David Affengruber Defender
6.85
42
Buba Sangaré
Buba Sangaré Defender
6.44
23
Víctor Chust
Víctor Chust
Defender60'
6.75
11
Germán Valera
Germán Valera Midfielder
7.01
12
Gonzalo Villar
Gonzalo Villar Midfielder
6.53
14
Aleix Febas
Aleix Febas Midfielder
7.07
15
Tete Morente
Tete Morente Midfielder
6.76
17
Josan
Josan
Midfielder67'
6.82
16
Martim Neto
Martim Neto Midfielder
6.82
24
Lucas Cepeda
Lucas Cepeda
Attacker67'
6.81
9
André Silva
André Silva Attacker
2
6.84
10
Rafa Mir
Rafa Mir Attacker
6.85
20
Álvaro Rodríguez
Álvaro Rodríguez
Attacker67'
6.91
Referee : Guillermo Cuadra Fernández

Starting XI ▼

13
Jan Oblak
Jan Oblak Goalkeeper
6.9
15
Clément Lenglet
Clément Lenglet Defender
6.74
24
Robin Le Normand
Robin Le Normand Defender
6.68
16
Nahuel Molina
Nahuel Molina
Defender46'
6.77
32
Javier Boñar
Javier Boñar Defender
7.17
34
Julio Díaz
Julio Díaz Defender
7.02
18
Marc Pubill
Marc Pubill
Defender46'
7.12
4
Rodrigo Mendoza
Rodrigo Mendoza Midfielder
6.61
7
Antoine Griezmann
Antoine Griezmann
Attacker62'
6.97
5
Johnny Cardoso
Johnny Cardoso Midfielder
6.72
21
Obed Vargas
Obed Vargas Midfielder
6.66
8
Pablo Barrios
Pablo Barrios
Midfielder62'
7
23
Nico González
Nico González Midfielder
2
6.81
10
Álex Baena
Álex Baena Attacker
6.97
20
Giuliano Simeone
Giuliano Simeone
Attacker62'
6.98
11
Thiago Almada
Thiago Almada Attacker
6.87

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Pedro Bigas → Léo Pétrot
10th Substitution
82'
Event
André Silva
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
75'
Event
Josan → Tete Morente
8th Substitution
67'
Event
Lucas Cepeda → Martim Neto
7th Substitution
67'
Event
Álvaro Rodríguez → Rafa Mir
9th Substitution
67'
62'
Event
Antoine Griezmann → Rodrigo Mendoza
5th Substitution
62'
Event
Pablo Barrios → Obed Vargas
4th Substitution
62'
Event
Giuliano Simeone → Álex Baena
6th Substitution
Event
Víctor Chust → Buba Sangaré
3rd Substitution
60'
46'
Event
Marc Pubill → Julio Díaz
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Nahuel Molina → Robin Le Normand
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Aleix Febas
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
45+4'
Event
Buba Sangaré
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
45+4'
38'
Event
5th Yellowcard
38'
Event
Julio Díaz
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
36'
Event
Nico González
Goal awarded
36'
Event
Clément Lenglet 
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
34'
Event
Nico González
Header / 3rd Goal
Event
André Silva
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
33'
30'
Event
Thiago Almada
Professional foul last man / 1st Redcard
Event
David Affengruber
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
18'
10'
Event
Nico González
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Pablo Barrios of Atletico Madrid won a free kick in defense.
90
Update Update
Marc Pubill of Atletico Madrid won a free kick in defense.
90
Update Update
Fouled by Germán Valera of Elche.
90
Update Update
The second half ends with Elche winning 3-2 against Atletico Madrid.
90
Update Update
Nico González from Atletico Madrid won a free kick in an attacking position.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by David Affengruber of Elche.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Pedro Bigas of Elche.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
89
Corner Corner
Pablo Barrios from Atletico Madrid misses a chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, sending the ball high and wide to the right after a corner.
89
Attempt Attempt
Pablo Barrios of Atletico Madrid has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
88
Corner Corner
Atletico Madrid is awarded a corner after Matías Dituro concedes.
88
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Matías Dituro from Elche saves it in the left corner.
87
Update Update
Gonzalo Villar fouled a player from Elche.
87
Update Update
Johnny Cardoso from Atletico Madrid won a free kick in defense.
86
Attempt Attempt
Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche misses a chance with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
83
Corner Corner
Atletico Madrid is awarded a corner after Victor Chust concedes.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Elche: Pedro Bigas replaces Léo Pétrot.
80
Attempt Attempt
Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, but it went to the left. Germán Valera provided the assist.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Elche after a concession by Javier Boñar.
75
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Elche leads 3-2 against Atletico Madrid. André Silva scores for Elche with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the top right corner, assisted by David Affengruber after a corner.
75
Attempt Attempt
David Affengruber from Elche attempts a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Lucas Cepeda's cross.
73
Attempt Attempt
New attacking attempt. André Silva from Elche has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved by goalkeeper Jan Oblak from Atletico Madrid, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Josan.
71
Corner Corner
Missed chance. Aleix Febas from Elche shot with his right foot from outside the box after a corner.
71
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Marc Pubill concedes.
70
Update Update
Germán Valera of Elche commits a handball.
69
Update Update
Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche is flagged for offside.
69
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Cepeda from Elche attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from outside the box, but the goalkeeper saves it in the center of the goal. The assist came from Gonzalo Villar.
68
Update Update
Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
68
Update Update
Lucas Cepeda of Elche won a free kick in defense.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Elche: Josan replaces Tete Morente.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Elche: Lucas Cepeda replaces Martim Neto.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Elche: Álvaro Rodríguez replaces Rafa Mir.
66
Update Update
Tete Morente fouled an Elche player.
66
Update Update
Nahuel Molina of Atletico Madrid won a free kick in defense.
66
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Villar's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Martim Neto provided the assist.
65
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Nahuel Molina concedes.
64
Corner Corner
Elche is awarded a corner after Antoine Griezmann concedes.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Pablo Barrios replaces Obed Vargas.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Giuliano Simeone replaces Álex Baena.
62
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Antoine Griezmann replaces Rodrigo Mendoza.
61
Update Update
Martim Neto fouled a player from Elche.
61
Update Update
Nico González from Atletico Madrid won a free kick in defense.
60
Corner Corner
Elche is awarded a corner after Johnny Cardoso concedes.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Elche: Victor Chust replaces Buba Sangaré.
60
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Rodrigo Mendoza concedes.
59
Update Update
Rodrigo Mendoza of Atletico Madrid commits a handball.
58
Update Update
Javier Boñar of Atletico Madrid won a free kick in defense.
58
Update Update
Foul committed by Germán Valera of Elche.
53
Update Update
New attacking attempt. Rafa Mir of Elche heads the ball from the center of the box, but Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Germán Valera's cross.
50
Update Update
Aleix Febas from Elche won a free kick in defense.
50
Update Update
Nahuel Molina from Atletico Madrid committed a foul.
47
Update Update
Offside called against Atletico Madrid. Álex Baena is offside.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
Aleix Febas from Elche won a free kick in defense.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Aleix Febas of Elche.
45
Update Update
Foul committed by Javier Boñar of Atletico Madrid.
45
Corner Corner
Elche is awarded a corner after Julio Díaz concedes.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Buba Sangaré from Elche receives a yellow card for a foul.
45
Update Update
Nico González of Atletico Madrid won a free kick in an attacking position.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Aleix Febas of Elche receives a yellow card for a foul.
45
Corner Corner
Atletico Madrid wins a corner after Martim Neto concedes it.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with the score at Elche 2, Atletico Madrid 2.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Nahuel Molina replaces Robin Le Normand.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Marc Pubill replaces Julio Díaz.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Atletico Madrid: Nahuel Molina replaces Robin Le Normand.
44
Attempt Attempt
Missed chance. Germán Valera from Elche shot with his left foot from outside the box after a fast break.
43
Update Update
Obed Vargas from Atletico Madrid won a free kick in defense.
43
Update Update
Buba Sangaré from Elche committed a foul.
42
Attempt Attempt
Gonzalo Villar's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Tete Morente.
42
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Nico González concedes.
40
Update Update
Foul committed by Johnny Cardoso of Atletico Madrid.
40
Update Update
Gonzalo Villar from Elche won a free kick on the right wing.
38
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Julio Díaz of Atletico Madrid receives a yellow card for a foul.
38
Update Update
Foul committed by Julio Díaz of Atletico Madrid.
38
Update Update
Buba Sangaré from Elche won a free kick on the right wing.
36
Update Update
VAR decision confirms the goal. The match is now 2-2 between Elche and Atletico Madrid, with Nico González scoring.
36
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Clément Lenglet of Atletico Madrid receives a yellow card.
34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The match is now 2-2 as Nico González scores for Atletico Madrid with a header from close range, assisted by Robin Le Normand.
33
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! André Silva scores for Elche with a right-footed shot into the left corner. The match stands at Elche 2, Atletico Madrid 1.
30
Update Update
Penalty awarded to Elche as David Affengruber is fouled in the penalty area.
30
Red Card Red Card Important
Thiago Almada of Atletico Madrid receives a red card.
30
Update Update
Thiago Almada of Atletico Madrid concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
29
Update Update
Rodrigo Mendoza of Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
29
Update Update
Aleix Febas from Elche won a free kick in defense.
28
Update Update
Foul committed by Johnny Cardoso of Atletico Madrid.
28
Update Update
Germán Valera from Elche won a free kick in the attacking area.
27
Corner Corner
Elche is awarded a corner after Julio Díaz concedes.
25
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Clément Lenglet concedes.
21
Update Update
Rodrigo Mendoza from Atletico Madrid committed a foul.
21
Update Update
Aleix Febas from Elche won a free kick in the defensive area.
18
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The match is now 1-1 as David Affengruber scores for Elche with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner.
17
Corner Corner
Elche wins a corner after Javier Boñar concedes.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Elche after Clément Lenglet concedes.
12
Update Update
Buba Sangaré from Elche commits a foul.
12
Update Update
Obed Vargas from Atletico Madrid won a free kick on the left wing.
10
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Atletico Madrid takes the lead 1-0 against Elche. Nico González scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box into the left corner, assisted by Rodrigo Mendoza after a quick break.
8
Attempt Attempt
Nico González from Atletico Madrid missed a chance with a left-footed shot from outside the box, assisted by Javier Boñar.
5
Update Update
Rodrigo Mendoza from Atletico Madrid commits a foul.
5
Update Update
Aleix Febas from Elche won a free kick in defense.
4
Update Update
Offside called against Atletico Madrid. Julio Díaz is offside.
2
Update Update
Aleix Febas from Elche won a free kick in the attacking area.
2
Update Update
Foul committed by Thiago Almada for Atletico Madrid.
2
Attempt Attempt
Rafa Mir from Elche had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box, just missing the goal. The assist came from Germán Valera, who provided a cross.
1
Corner Corner
Elche is awarded a corner after Robin Le Normand concedes it.

CONCLUSION

Elche's 3-2 triumph over Atlético Madrid stands as a testament to home dominance and opportunistic play, flipping the script on the visitors' superior reputation. Holding 72% possession and weathering a frantic 2-2 halftime tie, Elche exploited Atlético's second-half red card to clinch victory. This result, with minimal deviation and market consistency, highlights tactical adaptability over raw strength. Without xG insights, the focus sharpens on tangible events like the red card distortion that redefined the contest. Elche's efficiency in line with norms cements their upset credentials, boosting morale for future battles while exposing Atlético's vulnerability under pressure.

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