Atlético Madrid edged out Elche in a win on Thursday, 2x0, on matchweek 15. In this competition, Diego Simeone's team came from a defeat, and Jorge Almirón's team came from three defeats.
Shortly before the interval, Elche saw Gonzalo Verdú get a straight red card The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
In the 53rd minute, Mario Hermoso saw a red card after receiving his second yellow The first goal of the game was scored by João Félix, after 56 minutes. João Félix now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games. Álvaro Morata netted the last goal with 74 minutes on the clock. After seeing his second yellow card in the final minutes of the game, Domingos Quina was sent off and left Jorge Almirón's team with 10-man.
After the result Atlético Madrid are 3rd in the table, with 27 points, while Elche sit 20th place, with 4 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Diego Simeone's team will host Barcelona, whilst Jorge Almirón's team will play at home against Celta de Vigo.
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João Félix 56' Álvaro Morata 74' |