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An Atlético that maintains its leadership is left two points along the way. Their advantage over Barcelona and Real Madrid is eight points, and they still have one game less than their rivals.
A point that tastes like victory for the Olives. Beyond the tie signed at home, Coudet has reasons to keep the smile on his face after participating in the tying goal of the two new winter signings. Augusto Solari assisted Facundo Ferreyra to make it 2-2.
Both Atlético and Celta have scored the only two shots on goal they have made tonight. Consequently, neither Jan Oblak nor Rubén Blanco have completed a single stop in this duel.
Atlético cannot continue their streak of eight consecutive victories in LaLiga. The rojiblancos had not left any points since December 12 when they were defeated against Real Madrid in Valdebebas.
Tables in San Blas-Canillejas !!! Atlético de Madrid and Celta de Vigo share the loot of the points in a game rarely but highly effective. With the 1-1 at the break, the change of Simeone giving entrance to Torreira improved the image of the colchoneros, who through Luis Suárez, author of a double, caressed the victory. Despite having a very successful final stretch with the ball and good defensive positioning, Aspas found a loophole that allowed the celestial players to equalize the contest through Facundo Ferreyra, who debuted as a celestial scorer in his debut.
END OF THE GAME IN THE METROPOLITANO !!!
FACT. Atlético, unknown in defense. He has conceded six goals in the last four LaLiga games. He has not left a clean sheet since mid-January.
Jug of cold water for Atlético. Through a genius assist from Aspas, Celta gets into the game. The two winter signings of the celestial intervene directly in the goal that signs the momentary tables.
Three minutes discount. We will go until 93 '.
Augusto Solari signs up the assistance.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL OF FACUNDO FERREYRA !!!! Atlético de Madrid 2-2 CELTA DE VIGO. Ferreyra ties the match !!! Long combination of passes in the celestial set that ends with a filtered pass from Iago Aspas into space for Augusto Solari to put it warm for Ferreyra's entrance.
Unstoppable Kondogbia. The midfielder is signing his best performance as a rojiblanco. He swipes the ball to Denis Suárez in the middle of the field and ends up forcing a foul that gives Atlético possession. Closed ovation from the mattress bench for that action.
Renan Lodi rehearses the shot from long range. The Brazilian finishes a play again and allows Atlético to reposition themselves.
FACT. Atlético de Madrid have scored with nine of their last 10 shots on goal in LaLiga: 5 Luis Suárez, 1 João Félix, 1 Correa, 1 Saúl Ñíguez and 1 Koke.
He is not burning the ball for Atlético in the closing stages. Celta is lacking physicality, something that the local team is taking advantage of to link long possessions.
Goeeeeeeeeeraaaaaaa !!! Giménez tries with a powerful shoe from the front of the area that is deflected by centimeters.
Araújo blocks Renan Lodi's shot! The Brazilian ends a long play with a kick with his right leg.
Coudet also sees the yellow card for protesting from his technical area. Celta walks with a point of tension that does not favor him.
Final stretch of the match at the Metropolitan Stadium! Ten minutes to go until the final whistle. Atlético defends its advantage thanks to Luis Suárez's double (2-1).
Kondogbia is throwing the team behind his back on the defensive plane. The Central African is taking the broom for a walk to steal balls. He has 9 recoveries, more than any other player.
Cuadra Fernández shows Denis Suárez the yellow for kicking a ball as a sign of disagreement with a referee decision.
Saúl Ñíguez's head butt who goes off course. The man from Elche pushes himself hard but cannot give the ball direction.
New change in the olive ranks. Coudet retires Santi Mina to bet on Facundo Ferreyra.
Facundo Ferreyra prepares to enter the field. He takes off his tracksuit and receives instructions from the coaching staff. It is one of the winter signings of the celestial team.
With the return to the classic four-center system, the colchoneros have gained consistency and defensive security. In addition, Renan Lodi is managing to have an impact in attack after going unnoticed in the first act.
FACT. Luis Suárez has scored 16 goals with just 22 shots on goal in LaLiga 2020/21. He averages one goal every 1.38 shots on target.
Twenty minutes remain for the outcome of the duel. The colchoneros defend a minimal advantage (2-1). He is managing to keep Celta out of his area.
Coudet shakes the team. Take Nolito off the field to bet on Augusto Solari.
Stefan Savic's key action to avoid a rival's shot. The Montenegrin intercepts the shipment of a Aaron Martin who had won the baseline.
Giménez is booked for a stomp on Iago Aspas.
FACT. Luis Suárez has already scored the same goals in this league edition (16 in 17 games) as in the entire past (16 in 28).
Double auction of the olívicos! Giménez clears in the first instance and Marcos Llorente does the same on the next play, putting his head in. Atlético is now a wall.
Ángel Correa's foul on Iago Aspas that gives Celta the opportunity to exploit the set piece.
The colchoneros have gained in terms of intensity after the restart. It has increased its percentage of duels won (62.5%) compared to the one signed in the first period (55.6%).
We reached game time in San Blas-Canillejas. A double by Luis Suárez traces the match for Atlético (2-1).
Luis Suárez makes a mess inside the area. The Uruguayan receives a list on the left and cannot resolve with a shot. Ball for Celta.
Foul in attack by Jeison Murillo. The Colombian leans on Savic to head a ball hanging from the corner.
KONDOGBIA AVOIDES IAGO ASPAS GOAL !!! The Central African throws himself to cover the shot of the 'Mago de Moaña' in the hand in hand with Jan Oblak.
With more arrival than game, Atlético de Madrid turns the scoreboard thanks to the nose of Luis Suárez. The rojiblancos are more intense in this second period.
FACT. Luis Suárez has become the first player to score 16 goals in his first 17 matches for the same club in LaLiga in the 21st century. It is the best scoring start for a player in competition this century.
Luis Suárez, to the rescue !! With only two actions with the ball in the area, the Uruguayan shows that he is lethal in the final meters. New double for the 'Pistolero'.
Renan Lodi signs up the assist.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL OF LUIS SUÁREZ !!!! ATLÉTICO DE MADRID 2-1 Celta de Vigo. Luis Suárez double !! In just three touches, Atlético ends with a vertical displacement for the rise of Renan Lodi, who puts it at the first touch for the 'Pistolero', in the mouth of the goal, he just has to put it in the bottom of the tights.
FACT. Iago Aspas has only scored one goal in 12 meetings with Atlético de Madrid in LaLiga and it was in Balaídos in September 2018.
Coudet does not move anything at rest and maintains the same protagonists. Unlike the 'Cholo', who already orders Yannick Carrasco and Vitolo Machín to warm up.
With the departure of Felipe, Simeone changes the tactical drawing and goes to defense of four. Form a square in the middle with Torreira accompanying Kondogbia on the double pivot.
THE SECOND PERIOD STARTS AT THE METROPOLITAN STADIUM !!!
Move token Simeone before the start of the second period. The Argentine leaves Felipe in the locker room. Lucas Torreira enters in his place.
Felipe is not coming out of this celestial domain well. The Brazilian makes waters in each set. With a yellow to his credit, the central defender has left talking to the linesman. His numbers explain his bad half: he has only won 40% of the duels.
The team led by Coudet goes to the changing rooms with a bad taste in their mouths after curdling a great first period, bringing the rhythm of the game, biting at the exit of the ball, erasing Koke from the map and deactivating the leader of LaLiga.
It was not a first half of too many goal actions. Both teams have scored in the only shot made between the three clubs, although the rojiblancos have completed more total shots (3) than the celestial ones (2).
In that sense, Luis Suárez has become the second player to score 15 goals in his first 17 games for the same club in LaLiga in the 21st century after Cristiano Ronaldo with Real Madrid in 2010.
The charrúa continues without failing to his appointment with the goal and supports Atlético de Madrid as LaLiga leader. He has 15 goals in just 17 games and is just a bit further away from matching his scoring record from last season.
Luis Suárez's goal had to be validated by the VAR before going up to the scoreboard. The Uruguayan's position is on the edge of offside at the moment he makes the move to attack Marcos Llorente's low ball. After being consulted from the room, Cuadra Fernández validated the target and signaled the end of the first period.
Rest in San Blas-Canillejas !! Cuadra Fernández decrees the conclusion of the first 45 regulatory minutes! Atlético de Madrid and Celta de Vigo go to the changing rooms with the tables on the scoreboard (1-1). A Santi Mina target to the center of Hugo Mallo put the Galician team ahead, which has dominated the LaLiga leader from the possession of the ball, the game and the intensity. No sign of a competitive Atlético on the pitch. The positives for coronavirus of several members of the staff, in addition to the setbacks that arose throughout the morning with the confirmation of Lemar and Herrera to that list, cause the mattresses to be comfortable on the game board. Despite everything, Simeone's men keep their options intact thanks to Luis Suárez, who brought the tie to the scoreboard before the break.
END OF FIRST TIME IN THE METROPOLITAN !!!
Marcos Llorente signs up the assistance.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL OF LUIS SUÁREZ !!!! ATLÉTICO DE MADRID 1-1 Celta de Vigo. Luis Suárez ties the duel !! The Uruguayan, at the limit with the offside, manages to push the low ball put by Marcos Llorente towards the far post.
Néstor Araújo clearance! The Mexican anticipates Luis Suárez, preventing the Uruguayan's auction.
FACT. Felipe has lost 60% of the duels he has had so far, committing two fouls and receiving a yellow card.
Final straight of the first act in the Metropolitan. Five minutes remain to reach the changing room tunnel. The olívicos defend a minimum income that does not put Atlético in trouble (0-1).
Another action by Felipe that Santi Mina beats him. The Galician plays on his back and is knocked down by the Brazilian, unable to measure well in his defensive interventions.
Problems for Luis Suárez after receiving a stomp on the hand from Renato Tapia. The Uruguayan was looking for the foul in the front of the area but Cuadra Fernández does not fall into the picaresque of the forward.
Kondogbia goes unnoticed in the construction phase. The Central African does not assume to be the exit of the ball.
FACT. Atlético de Madrid have not won any of the three games they have played without Thomas Lemar this season in all competitions (2E 1D), remaining unmarked in all three.
The projection towards the attack of Aaron Martín and Hugo Mallo are not allowing Renan Lodi or Marcos Llorente to run the band. Atlético's game is more direct than associative.
The intensity with which Celta is being used after loss generates many problems for an Atlético stuck.
Half an hour of play at the Metropolitan Stadium. Celta remains ahead on the scoreboard thanks to Santi Mina's goal (0-1).
Despite that control and dominance, Atlético is not wanting to go under pressure or force a recovery. The feeling of the game of the locals is very poor.
Those of Coudet accumulate long possessions, playing from side to side to stretch the field and demand from Atlético a physical effort.
FACT. Santi Mina is one of the four players who have scored as a visitor against Atlético and Real Madrid in LaLiga since the beginning of 2020, something that only Luuk de Jong, Joselu Mato and Roger Martí have achieved.
The strategy play does not come out for Celta. Denis Suárez chooses to filter a vertical pass in a lateral foul towards Nolito but the Andalusian does not manage to control it.
Celta's ball possession percentage exceeds 60%. The colchoneros do not touch it in their own fiefdom.
After halfway through the first period, Atlético de Madrid have not yet tested Rubén Blanco. Add only three actions with the ball inside the rival area.
Felipe sees the yellow card for a tackle on Brais Méndez. The Brazilian measures badly and takes the blue footballer ahead.
Timid header by Felipe after a set piece executed by Koke Resurrección. It is a goal kick for the olívicos.
Renato Tapia plays the expulsion. The Peruvian, who carries a yellow card, knocks down Luis Suárez without the possibility of contesting the ball.
FACT. Atlético de Madrid have conceded 36% of their goals in LaLiga this season (4/11), the highest percentage of any team.
Another tense mid-height center that is about to cause problems in Atlético's defense. This time it is Aspas who puts her in the area but there is no teammate in a shot position.
Atlético is far from a competitive version. Play idle, negotiating effort and making a myriad of inaccuracies.
Luis Suárez offside !! Murillo manages to throw the offside line well and disable the Uruguayan forward's position.
FACT. The rojiblancos have started fitting in three of the last four league games. He won in each of the last three times his rival went ahead on the scoreboard.
First quarter of an hour in San Blas-Canillejas. Santi Mina's target puts Celta ahead in the Metropolitan (0-1).
Deserved award for the celestial picture for his undeniable dominance so far. Santi Mina finds many facilities to generate the site for the auction.
Hugo Mallo signs up the assistance.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOL OF SANTI MINA !!!! Atlético de Madrid 0-1 CELTA DE VIGO. Santi Mina opens the scoring at the Metropolitano !! Hugo Mallo manages to have space and time to put a tempered center to the small area so that Santi Mina wins the action over Felipe and heads to beat Jan Oblak.
Celta is having a hard time opening holes. His rival gives him the bands but all the offensive weight of the Olives is developing it from the inside.
Simeone assembles a five-man defensive line, forcing Renan Lodi and Marcos Llorente to delay their position. Form a trivote with Koke and Saúl helping Kondogbia, closing spaces inside.
FACT. The rojiblancos have eight consecutive victories in LaLiga. He has not been defeated since Real Madrid did it in Valdebebas on December 12, 2020.
Néstor Araujo avoids a situation of auction for Luis Suárez. The Uruguayan can not head the center into the area put by Koke Resurrección.
Atlético de Madrid decides that Celta will take control of the game from possession of the ball. He does not press the exit of the ball and allows him to gain meters on the field.
Essay by Geoffrey Kondogbia from medium distance. His shot goes very high.
Cuadra Fernández shows the first yellow card. Renato Tapia is booked for stepping on Kondogbia after poor control by the Peruvian.
Double chance for Celta de Vigo! Savic anticipates and avoids Santi Mina's shot after a cross. In the rebound, Iago Aspas tries his luck with a dry shot intercepted by Koke Resurrección.
In light blue, Coudet gives Iago Aspas freedom of movement and positions Santi Mina as a forward. Brais Méndez falls to the right and Denis Suárez connects with the base.
The ownership of Kondogbia allows Koke and Saúl Ñíguez to gain meters on the field, with Renan Lodi and Marcos Llorente as lanes. Correa hooks up with Luis Suárez, appearing in the central areas of the pitch.
THE GAME STARTS AT THE METROPOLITAN STADIUM !!! Denis Suárez has the ball rolling !!
We already have both teams on the pitch! This is about to go! Are you going to miss it?
The referee Guillermo Cuadra Fernández, belonging to the Referees Committee of the Balearic Islands, will be in charge of delivering justice. The Madrilenian has accumulated more than 40 matches in the elite of Spanish football since his debut in the 2018/19 campaign. He will be assisted at the VAR by Isidro Díaz de Mera Escuderos (Referees Committee of Castilla-La Mancha).
With a streak of eight consecutive league wins, Simeone is just one more win away from connecting nine, something that has not happened since April 2014.
With a release clause of 18 million in May 2015, Nolito was one of the candidates to reinforce Atlético's attack. The colchoneros did not pay this amount, something that Pep Guardiola's Manchester City did. The Andalusian has scored four goals against Atleti in eight league games, more than against any other rival in the competition.
Without Joao Félix, positive for coronavirus, Ángel Correa is called to assume the witness after a couple of days out of refreshment. The Rosario, despite this condition, is the top assistant in LaLiga 2020/21 (6, tied with Iago Aspas). He has given as many assists this season in the league (six in 19 games) as he did last full season (six in 33 games).
With 14 goals, Luis Suárez is LaLiga's top scorer. And also the one that averages a goal every few minutes (one goal every 85 minutes) among players who have scored at least two goals this season.
No team has scored more goals after elaborate plays -sequences with the ball in motion of 10 or more passes that end in spikes or actions in the rival area- than Atlético de Madrid in LaLiga this season (seven, the same as FC Barcelona).
Celta de Vigo have not won in their last five LaLiga matches (2E 3D) after not knowing a defeat in their previous six in the competition (5V 1E). He has tied the last two and has not tied three in a row since January 2020.
The Celestes have not won in any of their last 16 visits to Madrid teams in LaLiga (5E 11D) although they have drawn five of the last seven (2D), since a 0-2 win against Leganés in January 2017.
To combat this irregular streak, the people of Madrid are entrusted to the Metropolitan. At home they have not lost during their last eight league games against the Galicians, reaping a balance of six wins and two draws.
In the midst of the great rojiblanca dynamics, a Celta de Vigo that promises danger is crossed. The rojiblancos have only won two of their last five games against the Olívicos (2E 1D) after having won the previous six in the competition.
DENIS SUÁREZ RETURNS TO THE INITIAL ONCE !!! After being absent on the last day for being in contact with a positive for coronavirus, Coudet recovers the Galician footballer to lead the control room. It is the only change with respect to the eleven used against Granada.
KONDOGBIA IS THE HOLDER !!! Faced with the multiple casualties that Atlético drags due to coronavirus positives, Simeone resorts to the Central African midfielder to become a squire for Saúl Ñíguez and Koke Resurrección. Without Carrasco, on the bench after receiving the negative in the last test, Renan Lodi takes the left lane.
For his part, Eduardo Germán Coudet comes out with the following eleven players (4-3-3): Rubén Blanco – Hugo Mallo, Jeison Murillo, Néstor Araújo, Aarón Martín – Renato Tapia, Denis Suárez, Brais Méndez – Santi Mina, Iago Aspas and Nolito.
We already have the initial eleven confirmed !! Diego Pablo Simeone puts the following line-up into the fray (3-5-2): Jan Oblak – Stefan Savic, Felipe, José María Giménez – Marcos Llorente, Koke, Geoffrey Kondogbia, Saúl Ñíguez, Renan Lodi – Ángel Correa and Luis Suárez.
In that sense, he does not claim victory during the first month of the year 2021, adding only two points out of 15 possible. This background has once again led him to a no man's land in the standings, with a six-point advantage over the relegation positions.
The return of Iago Aspas in the last day comes to cushion the crisis of Celta's recent results. The 'Coudet effect' has been softened with respect to his debut and already links six official commitments without knowing the victory between LaLiga and the Copa del Rey.
With Luis Suárez in a state of grace, the 'Cholo' Simeone enjoys one of the best versions that has given birth since his arrival at Christmas 2011, preconceived during what was defined as a “transition year” last year and materialized thanks the Uruguayan forward's scoring nose: they are the second highest scoring team (40, one less than Barça) and the least beaten (10 in 19 games).
The colchoneros finished their 'first round' at Ramón de Carranza. With one game less than several direct rivals and two days less than other teams, the rojiblancos rule the domestic championship with an iron fist thanks to a large income, reaping 50 points out of 57 possible. Six of the seven teams that reached 50 points after the first 19 games played in a season in LaLiga history were proclaimed champions (three points per victory). Only Barcelona failed in the 2013/14 season.
The Metropolitan Stadium is the stage that is responsible for closing a day in which the results of Real Madrid (1-2 in El Alcoraz) and Barcelona (2-3 in Benito Villamarín) force Atlético de Madrid not to leave points during Celta de Vigo's visit to San Blas-Canillejas. It is not an easy day for the rojiblancos, who have had to reinvent themselves due to the setbacks that arose after the confirmed positives of Héctor Herrera and Thomas Lemar.
Good night Everybody! Welcome to the broadcast of this match between Club Atlético de Madrid and Real Club Celta de Vigo, corresponding to the twenty-second day of LaLiga 2020/21. We begin with the preview of the meeting (9:00 p.m.)!