Match report

Atletico Madrid Defeats Alaves 1-0 in La Liga

Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
1–0
FT
Alaves
Alaves
Jan 18, 2026

Atletico Madrid held off a resilient Alaves side to secure a vital 1-0 win in the La Liga clash on Tuesday at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. A solitary goal from Anders Sorloth in the first half proved decisive, as Diego Simeone’s team maintained their focus and defensive solidity.

Key Facts

  • • Atletico Madrid: 1 Goal (A. Sorloth)
  • • Alaves: No Goals
  • • Yellow Cards: P. Ibanez (6'), J. Cardoso (27')
  • • Substitutions: G. Simeone for Koke, T. Almada for A. Baena, J. Álvarez for A. Griezmann, and Robin Le Normand for J. Cardoso

Lineups

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Oblak (G)
  • 14 M. Llorente (D)
  • 18 M. Pubill (D)
  • 17 D. Hancko (D)
  • 3 M. Ruggeri (D)
  • 20 G. Simeone (M)
  • 8 P. Barrios (M)
  • 5 J. Cardoso (M)
  • 11 T. Almada (M)
  • 19 J. Alvarez (F)
  • 9 A. Sorloth (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Musso
  • 31 S. Esquivel
  • 2 J. M. Gimenez
  • 16 N. Molina
  • 24 R. Le Normand
  • 6 Koke
  • 10 A. Baena
  • 27 J. Monserrate
  • 29 R. Belaid
  • 7 A. Griezmann

Alaves

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Sivera (G)
  • 17 Jonny Otto (D)
  • 14 N. Tenaglia (D)
  • 5 J. Pacheco (D)
  • 24 V. Parada (D)
  • 8 A. Blanco (M)
  • 7 C. Vicente (M)
  • 19 P. Ibanez (M)
  • 18 J. Guridi (M)
  • 10 C. Alena (M)
  • 11 T. Martinez (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Fernandez
  • 3 Yusi
  • 4 D. Suarez
  • 6 A. Guevara
  • 15 L. Boye
  • 20 Calebe
  • 21 A. Rebbach
  • 23 C. Protesoni
  • 34 A. Manas

Timeline

  1. Alaves
    6' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    P. Ibanez

    Foul

  2. Atletico Madrid
    27' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    J. Cardoso

    Foul

  3. Atletico Madrid
    48' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Sorloth · Assist: Pablo Barrios
  4. Alaves
    54' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Guridi · On: Denis Suárez
  5. Alaves
    55' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Ibanez · On: A. Guevara
  6. Alaves
    55' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Martinez · On: L. Boye
  7. Atletico Madrid
    62' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Simeone · On: Koke
  8. Atletico Madrid
    62' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Almada · On: A. Baena
  9. Atletico Madrid
    62' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Álvarez · On: A. Griezmann
  10. Alaves
    69' Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Alena · On: A. Rebbach
  11. Atletico Madrid
    78' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Cardoso · On: Robin Le Normand
  12. Alaves
    81' Alaves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Antonio Blanco · On: A. Manas
  13. Atletico Madrid
    86' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Sorloth · On: N. Molina

Match Stats

Stat Atletico Madrid Alaves
Fouls 13 5
Pass Accuracy 88% 83%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 8
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 555 464
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 6 0
xG 1.78 0.85
Shots off Target 9 6
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 488 383
Shots Inside Box 16 6
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Atletico Madrid took the lead in the 48th minute with a goal from Anders Sorloth, assisted by Pablo Barrios.
  • ▸ Alaves made several substitutions within minutes at the start of the second half to regain momentum, but Atletico's defensive resilience ensured their advantage remained intact.