Simeone Celebrates 700th Game with Atlético's Late 2-1 Victory Over Alavés

Alexander Sørloth's 86th-minute winner secured Atlético Madrid's comeback win, moving them to second in LaLiga.

Atlético Madrid defeated Deportivo Alavés 2-1 at home in LaLiga, marking Diego Simeone's 700th game as manager.
Alavés took an early lead with a penalty converted by Jon Guridi after a handball by Javi Galan in the seventh minute.
Antoine Griezmann equalized for Atlético in the 76th minute with a penalty awarded for a handball by Abdel Abqar.
Second-half substitute Alexander Sørloth scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, assisted by Rodrigo De Paul.
The win is Atlético's fifth straight across all competitions, placing them second in LaLiga, four points behind Barcelona, who have two games in hand.