Atletico continues it's winning streak, this time against Osasuna

Diego Simeone's men were great in the Madrid derby four days ago and deservedly beat Real 3:1, but despite tonight's 2:0 away win over Osasuna, the same cannot be said about this game. After taking the lead with Antoine Griezmann's goal in the 20th minute, Atletico Madrid (unexpectedly) completely stopped and gave the initiative to their rivals. Until the end of the half, the visitors successfully controlled the rival's attacks and kept them away from their goal, but after returning from the break, the situation became much more dramatic for Atletico. The tenacious Bulls completely crushed Madrid in their half and kept them without any attacking ambitions to defend frantically, and then in the 76th minute they managed to equalize. However, David Garcia's goal after a corner was disallowed, so just a few minutes later, Rodrigo Riquelme from the counterattack solved the question of the winner. It was the debut of the 23-year-old returning to Atletico after loans to Bournemouth, Mirandes and Girona.

More than his goal, however, there will be talk about the situation when Osasuna could have equalized. The impression was that the referee Juan Martinez, unjustifiably canceled the goal for the home team. Immediately after the net shook, the referee signalled a foul, and he did not change the decision even after consulting the VAR room. Maybe he would have watched the video since he would have seen that Oroz, before inadvertently hooking Vicelo in the face, was pushed away by Atlético's player, Jose Jimenez. There will certainly be protests from Pamplona in the coming days, but the outcome of the duel will not change. Atlético's winning streak against Osasuna, which began five years ago, continues.

The controversial situation also had the effect of inflaming the tension on the field. Due to the strong protest, the coach of the home team Arasata was first sent off, and at the end of the game, Avila on one side and Alvaro Morata on the other side had to go to the locker room due to a scuffle. It will make it difficult for their teams in the next round, especially when it comes to Atlético because tonight the guests already played without Memphis Depay, Stefan Savic, Angel Correa, Pablo Barrios, Thomas Lemar, Rodrigo De Paul, Çağlar Söyüncü and Reinildo.

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With these three points, Atlético climbed to fifth place in Primera and is six points less than leader Girona, with a game in hand, while Osasuna remained in 14th position with seven points from as many matches, but only one in the last four rounds. If they played more often like in the second half of tonight's duel, the Bulls would certainly have a better score balance.

LA LIGA - MATCHDAY 7

Tuesday

Sevilla - Almeria 5-1 (3-0)

/En Nesyri 7, Lukebakio 8, Suso 38, Lamela 51, Salas 90+2 - Suarez 71 pen/

Real Mallorca - Barcelona 2-2 (2-1)

/Muriqi 8, Prats 45+3 - Raphinha 41, Lopez 75/

Wednesday

Athletic Club - Getafe 2-2 (1-0)

/Berchiche 6, Inaki 62 - Alvarez 51, Latasa 83/

Real Madrid - Las Palmas 2-0 (1-0)

/Diaz 45+3, Joselu 54/

Vilarreal - Girona 1-2 (0-0)

/Parejo 49 pen - Dovbyk 56, Garcia 61/

Cadiz - Rayo Vallecano 0-0

Valencia - Real Sociedad 0-1 (0-1)

/Fernandez 32/

Thursday

Celta - Alaves 1-1 (1-0)

/Rafa Marin (og) 35 - Omorodin 75/

Granada - Betis 1-1 (0-0)

/Boye 61 - Diao 51/

Osasuna - Atl.Madrid 2-0 (1-0)

/Griezmann 20, Riquelme 81/