Overview
- Halftime arrives at 0-0 after a first period that featured sustained Atlético pressure.
- Antoine Griezmann struck the crossbar from distance in the 41st minute following a Julián Álvarez layoff.
- Matteo Ruggeri hit the right post on 15 minutes and Álvarez clipped a direct free kick just wide at 37'.
- Deportivo's clearest chance came with a Zakaria Eddahchouri header saved low from a David Mella cross.
- Fouls and corners punctuated the half for both sides, underscoring a physical contest with few clear breakthroughs.