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4d ago

Romero Header Gives Atlético a 2-1 Win Over Alavés

Simeone’s late move to push Cristian Romero forward exploited an Alavés red card and secured a victory that lifts Atlético to second place in La Liga.

Cuti Romero marcó sobre el final y le dio la victoria al Atlético Madrid.
Cuti Romero marcó su primer gol en el Atlético de Madrid.
Cuti Romero está viviendo un gran momento, a nivel selección y clubes
El gol de Cuti Romero para el Atlético Madrid.

Overview

  • Atlético Madrid defeated Deportivo Alavés 2-1 on Saturday, October 10, 2026, when Cristian 'Cuti' Romero headed home his first goal for the club in the 87th minute to seal the win.
  • The match opened with Alejandro Grimaldo scoring in the 33rd minute and Lucas Boyé leveling from the penalty spot in added time before half-time.
  • An Alavés midfielder, Ángel Pérez, received a red card early in the second half which left Álaves with ten men and allowed Atlético to press for a late winner.
  • Coach Diego Simeone shifted Romero into a central forward role late in the game, a tactical change that produced the decisive header and prompted Simeone to call the result a needed victory.
  • The win moves Atlético to second in La Liga with 19 points and extends their winning run while Julián Álvarez remains without a goal this season and has recently split from his agent, a subplot that could affect his role going forward.