Elche stumble to defeat against Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid edged out Elche in a win on Thursday, 2x0, on matchday 15. To this matchday, Diego Simeone's team came from a defeat, and Jorge Almirón's team came from three defeats.

With 45 minutes already played, Elche saw Gonzalo Verdú get a straight red card The first half came to an end without goals.

With 53 minutes on the clock, Mario Hermoso saw a red card after receiving his second yellow João Félix opened the score in the 56th minute, through a header. João Félix now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games. Álvaro Morata netted the last goal after 74 minutes with a left-foot shot inside the penalty area. In the final minutes of the game, Jorge Almirón's team saw Domingos Quina get sent off due to accumulation of yellows.

After the result Atlético Madrid are 3rd in the table, with 27 points, while Elche sit 20th place, with 4 points. With regard to the next fixture, Diego Simeone's team will play at home against Barcelona. Meanwhile, Jorge Almirón's team will host Celta de Vigo.