Football News: Atletico Madrid beat Cadiz 2-1 on Friday to climb to third place in La Liga and gain some much-needed confidence ahead of their Champions League match against Manchester United next week.
Atletico Madrid beat Cadiz 2-1 on Friday to climb to third place in La Liga and gain some much-needed confidence ahead of their Champions League match against Manchester United next week. Diego Simeone’s club is three points ahead of Barcelona, which hosts Osasuna on Sunday, but 12 points behind Real Madrid, which leads the table. Real has a game on their hands as well. Atletico Madrid travels to Old Trafford on Tuesday for a Champions League last 16 encounters that are tied at 1-1 after the first leg in Spain last month.
“After a first half where we should have done better,” Simeone stated, “we had the grit to get the result.”
“But without a doubt, the most important thing is still the victory, especially at this time.
“Cadiz played well, they have improved enormously since the arrival of their new coach but we continue to build the spirit that this team needs to stay competitive.”
Joao Felix of Portugal gave Atletico the perfect start when he scored off a Mario Ledesma ball in the third minute.
Alvaro Negredo, a 36-year-old attacker, drew Cadiz level just before half-time.
In the 68th minute, Rodrigo de Paul clinched the victory.
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