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Phil Costa·1 May 2021

🇪🇸 Atlético Madrid survive late scare to extend LaLiga lead

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Atlético Madrid bounced back from defeat to extend their lead at the top of LaLiga after beating Elche 1-0 on Saturday.


Scorers: Llorente 23′


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Atlético started well and thought they took the lead through Luis Suárez, although Marcos Llorente was correctly ruled offside in the earlier build-up.

But they did eventually make their breakthrough when Ángel Correa found Llorente on the edge of the box, who finished past Paolo Gazzaniga in goal.

Article image:🇪🇸 Atlético Madrid survive late scare to extend LaLiga lead

Suárez had the ball in the net again after an excellent turn and through ball from Correa, although the 34-year-old was offside after starting his run too early.

Elche had a guilt-edged chance to equalise late on but Antonio Barragán volleyed over from close range with Mario Hermoso caught napping in defence.

But Atléti shot themselves in the foot after conceding a 90th minute penalty when Llorente handled after competing for a header with Pere Milla.

However, Fidel stepped up and slammed the post with his effort, ensuring the visitors secured all three points in dramatic fashion – leaving themselves five points clear.