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Atletico's Winless Start Hits Three With Alaves Draw as Simeone Urges Calm

Simeone signals late-window tweaks remain possible.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Deportivo Alaves v Atletico Madrid - Estadio Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain - August 30, 2025 Deportivo Alaves' Carlos Vicente celebrates scoring their first goal from the penalty spot with teammates REUTERS/Pankra Nieto
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Deportivo Alaves v Atletico Madrid - Estadio Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain - August 30, 2025 Atletico Madrid's Pablo Barrios in action with Deportivo Alaves' Carles Alena, Pablo Ibanez and Moussa Diarra REUTERS/Pankra Nieto
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Deportivo Alaves v Atletico Madrid - Estadio Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain - August 30, 2025 Atletico Madrid's Giuliano Simeone shoots at goal REUTERS/Pankra Nieto
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Deportivo Alaves v Atletico Madrid - Estadio Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain - August 30, 2025 Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann reacts REUTERS/Pankra Nieto

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.