Atletico Madrid snatch late 1–0 win over Real Oviedo
Atlético improved after the break, especially following the introduction of Álvarez by head coach Diego Simeone, which added urgency to their attack.
KATHMANDU: Atlético Madrid edged past Real Oviedo 1–0 in a dramatic La Liga encounter at the Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere, with substitute Julián Álvarez scoring a stoppage-time winner to seal all three points.
The home side started brightly, with Federico Viñas testing Atlético’s goalkeeper Jan Oblak on several occasions. Oblak was in outstanding form, producing two crucial saves during first-half stoppage time to keep the scores level.
Atlético improved after the break, especially following the introduction of Álvarez by head coach Diego Simeone, which added urgency to their attack.
The closing stages were packed with drama. Álex Baena had a goal ruled out for offside in the 86th minute, while Viñas saw his header brilliantly denied once again by Oblak.
Just when the match seemed destined for a draw, Álvarez struck from close range in the fourth minute of injury time to hand Atlético a crucial victory. The win lifts Atlético Madrid to third place in the La Liga standings, strengthening their push for a top-four finish.
Yamal Hat-Trick Powers Barcelona to Big Win Over Villarreal
Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal delivered a stunning hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Villarreal 4–1 in La Liga, tightening their grip on the title race.
The victory was extra special for Barcelona boss Hansi Flick, who marked his 100th match in charge of the Catalan giants.
The opening 20 minutes were cagey, but Yamal broke the deadlock in the 28th minute after a smart assist from Fermín López. He doubled the lead nine minutes later with a composed finish.
Pape Gueye pulled one back for Villarreal early in the second half, briefly raising hopes of a comeback. But Yamal completed his hat-trick in the 69th minute following a clever pass from Pedri, restoring Barcelona’s two-goal cushion.
Deep into stoppage time, Jules Koundé delivered a pinpoint cross that was converted at close range by substitute Robert Lewandowski. The goal stood after a VAR review, sealing an emphatic 4–1 win.
With this result, Barcelona remain top of La Liga with 64 points, four clear of second-placed Real Madrid, and look increasingly strong in the title race.
