Overview
- Atletico's home opener finished 1-1 against newly promoted Elche after the hosts failed to protect an early advantage.
- Alexander Sorloth scored in the eighth minute from a David Hancko pass before Rafa Mir equalised on a swift counter around the quarter-hour.
- Giuliano Simeone struck the post before the break, though the move had been flagged offside in the buildup.
- Second-half introductions of Antoine Griezmann and Conor Gallagher produced chances that went unconverted, with Marcos Llorente also going close.
- Diego Simeone was booked in stoppage time for protesting a non-awarded penalty, leaving Atletico on one point from two league matches.