The penalty that Fidel missed, which was half the League for Atlético

Atlético returns to Martínez Valero a year and a few days later. Although the situation is quite different. To begin with, today you will find a great atmosphere in the coliseum of Elche while last year the stands were completely empty, due to the restrictions due to the pandemic. But Atlético’s victory against Elche (0-1) it will not be easily forgotten in the retina of the rojiblanco fan.

Atlético arrived risking their livesafter having fallen the previous day in San Mamés and very demanding, having left an advantage of more than ten points along the way. A stumble in Elche could have been definitive given that a week later the colchoneros played the League against Barça, at the Camp Nou.

The duel ended with a happy ending but Atlético suffered a swallow in the last few minutes. After taking the lead with a goal from Llorente, he did not kill the game with several clear chances. Elche, this year almost saved, also risked his life for the descent. And the referee signaled a penalty at the hands of Llorente in the last minutes. A goal almost meant goodbye to the League. Fidel launched from 11 meters and with Oblak already beaten, the ball crashed into the post. The ruling was celebrated on the athletic bench as a goal. The draw against Barça and three wins in a row gave them the League