Overview
- Atletico drew 1-1 at Alaves after taking an early lead, extending their winless run to three league matches.
- Giuliano Simeone opened the scoring before Carlos Vicente equalised from the spot after Alexander Sorloth fouled Nahuel Tenaglia.
- It was the third straight game in which Atletico went ahead but failed to secure victory.
- They have two points from three matches, their worst start under Diego Simeone and their poorest since 2009–10.
- Simeone cited a lack of sharpness and efficiency and said the club remain active before the deadline, while Jan Oblak expressed anger and accepted responsibility for results.