La Liga Regular Season - 16
Atletico Madrid 2 - 1 FT Valencia
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' Koke
32' M. Pubill
Pepelu 34'
42' A. Sorloth
HT
46' ↓ N. Molina ↑R. Le Normand
↓ D. Lopez ↑L. Beltran 55'
59' ↓ N. Gonzalez ↑C. Gallagher
59' ↓ J. Alvarez ↑A. Griezmann
59' ↓ P. Barrios ↑T. Almada
L. Beltran (A. Almeida) 63'
↓ E. Comert ↑B. Santamaria 71'
↓ F. Ugrinic ↑J. Guerra 72'
74' A. Griezmann (M. Pubill)
78' A. Sorloth
↓ J. Vazquez ↑J. Gaya 82'
↓ Pepelu ↑L. Ramazani 82'
H. Duro 88'
88' D. Simeone
90' T. Almada
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Atletico Madrid
Goalkeepers
Jan Oblak 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nahuel Molina 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Marc Pubill 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Dávid Hancko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Ruggeri
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Giuliano Simeone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Barrios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Koke 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Nicolás González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Alexander Sørloth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julián Alvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
BENCH
Juan Musso 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Robin Le Normand
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Boñar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi Galán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clément Lenglet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conor Gallagher 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Thiago Almada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johnny Cardoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoine Griezmann 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
35
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Carlos Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giacomo Raspadori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valencia
Goalkeepers
Julen Agirrezabala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dimitri Foulquier
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Eray Cömert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
José Copete
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Thierry Correia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Ugrinić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Pepelu 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
62
Passes
4
Duels
André Almeida
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
63
Passes
11
Duels
Jesús Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
Hugo Duro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
BENCH
Stole Dimitrievski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rubén Iranzo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Panach Olmo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Gayà
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Beltrán
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
39
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Baptiste Santamaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Núñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Largie Ramazani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnaut Danjuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Raba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Otorbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +27
P: 16 GD: +15
P: 15 GD: +18
P: 16 GD: +16
P: 16 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: -5
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -5
P: 16 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -6
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -15
P: 16 GD: -19
League Standings
P: 29 GD: +50
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 29 GD: +20
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 29 GD: +7
P: 29 GD: +6
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: -9
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -10
P: 29 GD: -13
P: 29 GD: -7
P: 29 GD: -12
P: 29 GD: -11
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -13
P: 29 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Bench Brilliance: Atletico Madrid Edges Valencia in Metropolitano Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. The Metropolitano witnessed a crunch match where tactical nous and substitute impact proved decisive in a 2-1 victory that epitomises Atletico Madrid's intensity surge against a struggling Valencia side clinging to survival.
Koke's Early Statement
Koke announced Atletico's intentions within 17 minutes, rifling home to ignite the home support. The rojiblanco midfielder's 8.5 rating reflected his stranglehold on proceedings—a performance that threatened to bury Valencia before half-time. Yet the visitors, commanding 54% possession, refused to wilt. Their 13 shots (though just two on target) hinted at a side unwilling to surrender, even from a position of structural weakness. The balance was fragile, the stakes enormous: Atletico chasing fourth-place security; Valencia scrapping against the relegation trap.
The Substitute Earthquake
The turning point arrived via the bench. L. Beltran, introduced in the 55th minute, equalised just eight minutes later—a reminder that Valencia possessed teeth. His finish, assisted by A. Almeida, levelled the scoreline and sparked belief. But Atletico's cavalry was charging: Antoine Griezmann, on since the 59th minute, delivered the knockout blow in the 74th. Marc Pubill's assist was clinical; Griezmann's finish ruthless. Two disallowed goals—Pepelu's in the 34th, Sorloth's in the 78th—underlined the VAR's forensic precision in a match where inches separated triumph from heartbreak.
Possession Without Penetration
Valencia's 85% pass accuracy (512 total passes) masked a troubling reality: their 1.29 xG revealed a side that created without converting. Three lead changes transformed this into a genuine six-pointer for Atletico, whose fourth-place position now feels genuinely secure. Valencia's 16th-place predicament deepened. The Metropolitano had witnessed not just a victory, but a masterclass in how fresh legs and tactical clarity can dismantle even the most dogged resistance.
Key Questions
How did VAR alter the match narrative?
Two disallowed goals (Pepelu, 34'; Sorloth, 78') via VAR offside reviews prevented Valencia's potential comeback and confirmed Atletico's dominance in a tightly-contested encounter.
Why was Koke the standout performer?
An 8.5 rating, an early goal, and midfield control throughout. Koke's authority set Atletico's tempo and anchored their intensity from start to finish.
What was Griezmann's impact off the bench?
Introduced in the 59th minute, Griezmann scored the decisive goal in the 74th. His clinical finishing sealed victory and exemplified Atletico's substitute strength.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Atletico's Fortress Meets Valencia's Collapse
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Atletico Madrid face a mismatch on paper against Valencia, where form, defensive solidity, and league position tell a brutal story.
The Setup
Atletico Madrid are unshakeable at home: seven wins from eight matches at the Metropolitano reveal a defensive architecture that suffocates opponents. Valencia arrive in freefall—15th place, 14 points, and only one win in their last five outings. The Form gap is staggering: Atletico's LWWWW streak contrasts sharply with Valencia's DWDLL spiral. The Balance is non-existent. Atletico boast a +14 goal difference; Valencia suffer -9. This is not a competitive fixture—it's a test of how ruthlessly Atletico can execute their gameplan against an opponent with no defensive blueprint.
The Tactical Battle
Midfield dominance will decide the tone. Atletico will suffocate possession through coordinated pressing; Valencia must find quick transitions to survive. Antoine Griezmann orchestrates Atletico's attack—three goals in five matches prove his sharpness—whilst Valencia's backline, disorganised and porous, offers no resistance. Jan Oblak stands ready to register another clean sheet.
Our Prediction
Atletico Madrid 3-0 Valencia. The home side impose their rhythm from kick-off, exploit the spaces Valencia gift freely, and cruise to a comfortable victory. Valencia lack the tactical tools and personnel to compete. This is execution, not drama.