By Agencies
Spain.- Atlético de Madrid established itself within the Champions League zone thanks to its 1-0 victory at the ground of its neighbor Rayo Vallecano (13th), this Saturday in matchday 29 of the Spanish La Liga, where on Sunday Real Madrid-Barcelona is disputed. The Mexican Héctor Herrera started and played 64 minutes of the duel.
Waiting for that Clásico, Atlético was provisionally placed third, with 54 points, three points more than Barça, which is now fourth.
Koke Resurrection combined perfectly with Joao Félix and ended up scoring in the 49th minute; while the negative note was given by the Argentine Ángel Correa, who was sent off in the 85th minute and Atlético finished with ten players.
It is the fifth consecutive win for Atlético in La Liga, where for the moment they are five points above the fifth, becoming strong in the ‘Top 4’ that qualifies for the next Champions League. Betis (5th) plays on Sunday at Celta’s ground (11th).
It has also been a great week for the ‘Colchonero’ team, which won 0-1 at Old Trafford on Tuesday to eliminate Manchester United in the round of 16 of the Champions League, where Friday’s draw paired them for the quarterfinals with Manchester City. (afp).
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