Match report
Atletico Madrid Defeats Valencia 2-1 in La Liga Clash
Atletico Madrid
2–1
FT
Valencia
Dec 13, 2025
Atletico Madrid emerged victorious against Valencia, defeating them 2-1 at the Wanda Metropolitano. The game saw early heroics from Koke with a goal in the 17th minute, followed by L. Beltran's equalizer for Valencia just before halftime. A late strike by Antoine Griezmann ensured Atletico maintained their lead and secured three vital points in La Liga.
Key Facts
- • Koke scored the opening goal for Atletico Madrid at 17 minutes.
- • L. Beltran equalized for Valencia with a goal at 63 minutes.
- • Antoine Griezmann's late goal sealed victory for Atletico Madrid in the 74th minute.
- • Valencia had two goals disallowed by VAR in the match.
Lineups
Atletico Madrid
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 J. Oblak (G)
- 16 N. Molina (D)
- 18 M. Pubill (D)
- 17 D. Hancko (D)
- 3 M. Ruggeri (D)
- 20 G. Simeone (M)
- 8 P. Barrios (M)
- 6 Koke (M)
- 23 N. Gonzalez (M)
- 9 A. Sorloth (F)
- 19 J. Alvarez (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Musso
- 4 C. Gallagher
- 5 J. Cardoso
- 7 A. Griezmann
- 11 T. Almada
- 12 C. Martin
- 15 C. Lenglet
- 21 J. Galan
- 22 G. Raspadori
- 24 R. Le Normand
- 30 D. Martinez
- 32 J. Bonar
Valencia
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 25 J. Agirrezabala (G)
- 20 D. Foulquier (D)
- 24 E. Comert (D)
- 3 J. Copete (D)
- 12 T. Correia (M)
- 23 F. Ugrinic (M)
- 18 Pepelu (M)
- 10 A. Almeida (M)
- 21 J. Vazquez (M)
- 9 H. Duro (F)
- 16 D. Lopez (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Dimitrievski
- 7 A. Danjuma
- 8 J. Guerra
- 14 J. Gaya
- 15 L. Beltran
- 17 L. Ramazani
- 19 D. Raba
- 22 B. Santamaria
- 26 Rubo
- 27 D. Otorbi
- 29 L. Nunez
- 32 A. Panach
Timeline
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17' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalKoke
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32' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardM. Pubill
Foul
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37' Valencia Var · Goal cancelledPepelu
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42' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardA. Sorloth
Foul
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46' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Molina · On: Robin Le Normand
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55' Valencia subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Lopez · On: L. Beltran
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59' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Gonzalez · On: C. Gallagher
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59' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Álvarez · On: A. Griezmann
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59' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: Pablo Barrios · On: T. Almada
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63' Valencia Goal · Normal GoalL. Beltran · Assist: A. Almeida
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71' Valencia subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Comert · On: Baptiste Santamaria
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72' Valencia subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Ugrinic · On: Javier Guerra
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74' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalA. Griezmann · Assist: M. Pubill
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78' Atletico Madrid Var · Goal cancelledA. Sorloth
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82' Valencia subst · Substitution 4Off: Jesús Vázquez · On: José Luis Gayà
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82' Valencia subst · Substitution 5Off: Pepelu · On: L. Ramazani
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88' Valencia Card · Yellow CardH. Duro
Argument
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90' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardT. Almada
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Atletico Madrid | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 85% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 447 | 516 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| xG | 1.01 | 1.17 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 7 |
| Possession | 46% | 54% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 373 | 438 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atletico Madrid took the early lead through Koke's goal, setting a strong tone for their performance.
- ▸ Griezmann's decisive late strike shifted momentum back to Atletico, securing their victory despite Valencia's equalizer.