Rodrigo DePaul gave partial advantage to Atletico Madridwho defeated 3-1 Athletic in the Metropolitan, on the 33rd of LaLiga.
The world champion midfielder (center front) scored 1-0 at 15 minutes EFE
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After 15 minutes of play, the Argentine world champion midfielder opened the scoring by taking a rebound from a bad clearance by the Basques, and thanks to a deflection the ball went into the net.
It is De Paul’s second goal so far this Spanish season, where he also contributed four assists in 22 games as a starter and seven entries.
Just before the break, Antoine Griezmann lost a ball that allowed Athletic’s counterattack, Atlético failed twice in defense and Nico Williams made it 1-1.
In the second half, Ángel Correa (52′) and a goal against Unai Simón, forced by Samuel Lino, made it 3-1.
For Simeone’s team they are key points against a direct rival to take fourth place in the UEFA Champions League. With the victory, Colchonero moved six points ahead of Athletic, which is fifth.