Red-and-whites were defeated by Real Sociedad away on Saturday afternoon. Atlético de Madrid had its chances to score in the first half but Rulli and the post spoiled the fun for visitors. In the second half, two penalties were critical for Real’s victory and definitely all-three points

Atlético de Madrid had its chances to win at Anoeta in the first half in which in the first half hour, first Saúl and later Gameiro could have scored. The player from the ranks met Rulli and the Frenchman lobbed it over the keeper, but his effort hit the post. Real woke up and Vela forced Oblak to make a great save.

In the second half, two penalties in favour of Real Sociedad decided the game for the Basques. Our team tried to the very end, but Carrasco, twice, and Griezmann, once, could not beat Rulli.

- Match stats;

Real Sociedad: Rulli; Carlos Martínez, Raúl Navas, Mikel, Yuri; Xabi Prieto (Canales, 73’), Illarra, Zurutuza; Carlos Vela (David Concha, 82’), Willian José and Oyarzábal.

Atlético de Madrid: Oblak; Juanfran, Savic, Godín, Filipe Luis; Saúl (Correa, 60’), Gabi (Thomas, 73’), Koke, Carrasco; Gameiro (Fernando Torres, 67’) and Griezmann.

Referee: Álvarez Izquierdo (Catalonian Committee). Booked the home players Carlos Vela (65’) and Canales (80’); and the visiting Godín (59’), Juanfran (68’), Fernando Torres (90’) and Thomas (91’).

Goals:

1-0 (54’) Carlos Vela scores a penalty kick from Gabi on Yuri.
2-0 (75’) Willian José, also from a penalty kick from Correa on Vela.

- Match report by clubatleticodemadrid.com