European football: Baena late strike for Atlético puts pressure on Barcelona

Simeone’s side move two points behind La Liga championsI’d have left Real Madrid if I were Vinícius, says MourinhoÁlex Baena struck in the 89th minute to snatch Atlético Madrid a 1-0 win at Espanyol and put pressure on the La Liga leaders, Barcelona. Diego Simeone’s side are second, two points behind Hansi Flick’s champions, who visit third-placed Real Betis later on.Baena smashed home from the edge of the box to claim the Rojiblancos an important late victory from a tight game in Cornella. Atlético have now won six consecutive games across all competitions. Continue reading…

Álex Baena’s 89th-minute goal snatched a 1-0 win at Espanyol for Atlético Madrid, now two points behind the La Liga leaders, Barcelona, who play later Simeone’s side move two points behind La Liga champions I’d have left Real Madrid if I were Vinícius, says Mourinho Álex Baena struck in the 89th minute to snatch Atlético Madrid a 1-0 win at Espanyol and put pressure on the La Liga leaders, Barcelona. Diego Simeone’s side are second, two points behind Hansi Flick’s champions, who visit third-placed Real Betis later on.

Baena smashed home from the edge of the box to claim the Rojiblancos an important late victory from a tight game in Cornella. Atlético have now won six consecutive games across all competitions. Both sides had chances in the first half, but Espanyol came closest as Leandro Cabrera struck the crossbar. Marcos Llorente hit the same woodwork after an hour with a long-range effort for Atlético. Espanyol brought