Alavés 1-2 Atlético Madrid – Atlético claim three points at Mendizorrotza.

The LaLiga encounter between Alavés and Atlético Madrid unfolded at the Mendizorrotza stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz on 10 October 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to add to their season tally, with the atmosphere charged by the home supporters.

How it unfolded

The first breakthrough came in the 33rd minute when Atlético’s Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring. Grimaldo received a precise pass from Jonathan David and unleashed a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that found the centre of the net, putting the visitors ahead 1-0.

Just before the break, the referee cautioned Atlético twice. Ademola Lookman was shown a yellow card in the 45th minute for a bad foul, and moments later, Robin Le Normand received the same punishment in first-minute injury time for a similar infringement.

The dead-ball situation at the restart proved decisive for the hosts. In the 45th minute plus six seconds, Alavés were awarded a penalty, which Lucas Boyé calmly converted with a right-footed strike to the centre of the goal, restoring parity at 1-1 as the first half ended.

The second half saw a pivotal moment in the 61st minute when Alavés defender Ángel Pérez was sent off after a straight red card. The dismissal left Alavés with ten men for the remainder of the game, forcing a tactical reshuffle and increasing the pressure on their defence.

Despite being a man down, Alavés held on until the closing stages. However, Atlético seized the winner in the 87th minute. Cristian Romero rose to meet a cross from Álex Baena and headed the ball from the right side of the six-yard box into the bottom right corner, restoring Atlético’s lead to 2-1.

In injury time, Johnny Cardoso added another yellow card for Atlético in the second minute of added time, again for a bad foul, but the scoreline remained unchanged as the final whistle blew.

Standout performers

  • Alejandro Grimaldo (Atlético Madrid) – Scored the opening goal, delivering a decisive left-footed finish after Jonathan David’s assist.
  • Lucas Boyé (Alavés) – Netted the equaliser from the penalty spot, keeping his side in the contest at halftime.
  • Cristian Romero (Atlético Madrid) – Provided the winning goal with a well-timed header, capitalising on Álex Baena’s cross.

Match facts

  • Final score: Alavés 1-2 Atlético Madrid
  • Scorers:
    • 33' – Alejandro Grimaldo (Atlético Madrid) – assist: Jonathan David
    • 45'+6' – Lucas Boyé (Alavés) – penalty
    • 87' – Cristian Romero (Atlético Madrid) – assist: Álex Baena
  • Bookings:
    • 45' – Ademola Lookman (Atlético Madrid) – yellow card
    • 45'+1' – Robin Le Normand (Atlético Madrid) – yellow card
    • 90'+2' – Johnny Cardoso (Atlético Madrid) – yellow card
  • Sending-off: 61' – Ángel Pérez (Alavés) – straight red
  • Venue: Mendizorrotza, Vitoria-Gasteiz

What it means

The win gives Atlético Madrid three points from the LaLiga fixture, while Alavés return home with a defeat after playing the majority of the second half with ten men. Both clubs will reflect on the key moments that defined the result as they continue their campaign.