Atlético Madrid got off to the best possible start to the new La Liga season, defeating Málaga 2-0 in their opener and earning their first three points.
The “Roji Blancos” fielded a lineup with several changes and struggled to create chances in the first half, with the 0-0 halftime score reflecting the state of the match up to that point.
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Even in the second half, Diego Simeone’s team failed to raise the tempo to high levels; however, the Argentine coach’s substitutions proved decisive.
Kang In Lee, in his debut with the “Roji Blancos,” opened the scoring in the 70th minute with a fine individual effort, while in the 85th minute, Baena sealed the 2-0 victory with a direct free kick.
The opening-day schedule:
Saturday, August
15: Alavés–Getafe 3–0
(73′ Tenalia, 90’+1′ Díaz, 90’+4′ Rodríguez)
Sevilla vs. Rayo Vallecano 2-1
(52′ Guridi, 90’+7′ Fernández – 4′ García)
Sunday, August
16 Racing Santander vs. Villarreal 2-2
(21′ Martín, 34′ Martínez – 45′ Gay, 45+1′ Pepe)
Espanyol vs. Levante 3-0
Monday, August
17: Deportivo La Coruña vs. Elche 1-1
Wednesday, August
19 Atlético Madrid vs. Málaga 2-0
(70′ Kang In Lee, 85′ Baena)
Tuesday, August
25: Valencia vs. Betis (10:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, August
26: Real Madrid vs. Real Sociedad (10:00 p.m.)
Thursday, August
27: Celta vs. Osasuna (10:00 p.m.)
Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao (10:00 p.m.)
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