Match report

Atletico Madrid Defeats Elche 2-0 in La Liga

Elche
Elche
0–2
FT
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
May 11, 2022

In an emphatic display of power and precision, Atletico Madrid defeated Elche by a score of 2-0 at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. Goals from Marcos Cunha and Rodrigo De Paul ensured Atletico maintained their competitive edge in La Liga.

Key Facts

  • • Atletico Madrid won 2-0 against Elche.
  • • Marcos Cunha scored the opening goal for Atletico Madrid at minute 28, assisted by Renan Lodi.
  • • Rodrigo De Paul sealed the victory with a second goal at minute 62, courtesy of an assist from Antoine Griezmann.
  • • Šime Vrsaljko was substituted early in the game for Atletico Madrid.

Lineups

Elche

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Edgar Badia (G)
  • 3 E. Roco (D)
  • 6 Bigas (D)
  • 22 J. Mojica (D)
  • 14 H. Palacios (D)
  • 16 Fidel (M)
  • 21 Omar Mascarell (M)
  • 2 Gumbau (M)
  • 10 Pere Milla (M)
  • 9 L. Boyé (F)
  • 11 Tete Morente (M)

Substitutes

  • 17 Josan Ferrández
  • 24 Kike Pérez
  • 7 G. Carrillo
  • 15 J. Pastore
  • 8 Raúl Guti
  • 26 John Nwankwo
  • 23 I. Marcone
  • 12 L. Olaza
  • 19 Barragán
  • 4 Diego González
  • 20 P. Piatti
  • 1 Kiko Casilla

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Oblak (G)
  • 24 Š. Vrsaljko (M)
  • 15 S. Savić (D)
  • 2 J. Giménez (D)
  • 23 Reinildo (D)
  • 4 G. Kondogbia (M)
  • 6 Koke (M)
  • 21 Y. Carrasco (M)
  • 5 R. De Paul (M)
  • 8 A. Griezmann (F)
  • 19 Matheus Cunha (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Renan Lodi
  • 16 H. Herrera
  • 10 Á. Correa
  • 18 Felipe
  • 9 L. Suárez
  • 1 B. Lecomte
  • 17 D. Wass
  • 27 G. Simeone
  • 26 Javier Serrano
  • 22 Hermoso

Timeline

  1. Atletico Madrid
    6' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Šime Vrsaljko · On: Renan Lodi
  2. Elche
    7' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    P. Milla

    Foul

  3. Atletico Madrid
    28' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cunha · Assist: Renan Lodi
  4. Atletico Madrid
    35' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Renan Lodi

    Foul

  5. Elche
    40' Elche Card · Yellow Card
    P. Bigas

    Foul

  6. Elche
    58' Elche subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tete Morente · On: Josan
  7. Elche
    58' Elche subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fidel · On: K. Perez
  8. Elche
    58' Elche subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Boye · On: G. Carrillo
  9. Atletico Madrid
    62' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    R. De Paul · Assist: A. Griezmann
  10. Elche
    69' Elche subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Milla · On: J. Pastore
  11. Atletico Madrid
    72' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Griezmann · On: H. Herrera
  12. Atletico Madrid
    72' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. De Paul · On: Á. Correa
  13. Elche
    75' Elche subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Mascarell · On: R. Guti
  14. Atletico Madrid
    79' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Yannick Carrasco · On: Felipe
  15. Atletico Madrid
    80' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Cunha · On: Luis Suárez
  16. Atletico Madrid
    90'+3 Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    G. Kondogbia

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Elche Atletico Madrid
Fouls 16 7
Pass Accuracy 83% 78%
Offsides 1 8
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 555 441
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 0 6
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 459 346
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atletico Madrid took the lead through Marcos Cunha's goal at minute 28, shifting momentum decisively in their favor.
  • ▸ Rodrigo De Paul's second goal at minute 62 solidified Atletico Madrid's dominance and quelled any hopes of a comeback from Elche.