Football results today April 15: Atletico Madrid ignites La Liga championship race

In the early morning of April 15, Atletico Madrid will host Real Valladolid at the Metropolitano Stadium in the latest match of round 31 of La Liga 2024/2025. Having to host an opponent that is almost relegated, 3 points is definitely the ultimate goal of coach Diego Simeone and his team.

However, Real Valladolid was the team that took the lead in the first half in the 21st minute. After consulting VAR, the referee confirmed that Lenglet handled the ball in the penalty area and awarded the away team a penalty kick. On the 11m mark, Mamadou Sylla easily defeated goalkeeper Jan Oblak, opening the score of the match.

Real Valladolid took the lead in the 21st minute. (Photo: Reuters)

After conceding the goal, Atletico Madrid immediately raised their squad to look for an equalizer. And without making the fans wait too long, Atletico Madrid scored 2 consecutive goals within 2 minutes from 25 to 27. Julian Alvarez scored the equalizer from the penalty spot, while Giuliano Simeone increased the score to 2-1 with an unstoppable shot in the penalty area.

In the second half, Atletico Madrid continued to control the game while Real Valladolid actively lowered their formation and prepared to counterattack. After being busy attacking without finding another goal, Atletico unexpectedly conceded a goal in the 56th minute.

Javier Sanchez took a free kick for Real Valladolid, the ball lightly touched an opposing player and flew into the net, leaving goalkeeper Jan Oblak helpless, bringing the match to a 2-2 balance.

The drama of the match was pushed to its peak when Atletico was awarded the second penalty of the match. Marcos Llorente was fouled in the penalty area and the referee awarded the home team a penalty. On the penalty spot, Julian Alvarez defeated goalkeeper Andre Ferreira for the second time, raising the score to 3-2 for the Madrid team.

Julian Alvarez scored twice from the penalty spot to bring victory to Atletico. (Photo: Reuters)

Continuing the momentum, Atletico continued to score the 4th goal thanks to Alexander Sorloth. The Norwegian striker was in the right place at the right time in the penalty area to finish close to the goal to seal a 4-2 victory for Atletico.

With this result, Atletico Madrid has 63 points and ranks 3rd on the rankings, 7 points behind the leading team Barca and 3 points behind the second-ranked team Real Madrid.

Also according to today's football results, April 15, Bournemouth won 1-0 against Fulham in round 32 of the Premier League. Meanwhile, in Italy, Napoli defeated Empoli with a score of 3-0 in round 32 of Serie A.

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