Goal number 19 this season and 500 in the career of Luis Suarez (54) gave the Colchoneros three precious points and a 0: 1 victory over Alabs, who missed a penalty four minutes before the end of the game
Atletico players celebrate with Obelek
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Obelek stops the penalty of his elimination
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Savic celebrates with Suarez.
The brake almost ruined the Uruguayan celebration
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Last week Atletico Madrid were relegated from the Champions League by Chelsea and knew they now had to do everything to come out this season with the championship title. As they carry the Spanish league on their backs for a long time and as the pressure increases towards the last straight, they achieved tonight (Sunday .) A very important victory that once again showed how much character the Diego Simeone gang has.
The Colchoneros did not play a big game and had a hard time against Alabs, which is deep at the bottom but has two superstars - Luis Suarez and Ian Obelek.
In the 54th minute, the striker took advantage of a great wide ball by Kieran Trifaire and hit the net.
It was the Uruguayan's 19th goal of the season and the 500th of his career - an impressive milestone for a glorious career.
In the 86th minute, Stefan Savic, who was also sent off against the Blues at Stamford Bridge last Wednesday, sent an elbow in front of Luis Rioja, the referee whistling to Pendel after a VAR check and his elimination went to a ball that could have caused Barcelona and Real Madrid to open big celebrations.
Unfortunately for the visitors, Obelek proved to be one of the greatest goalkeepers in the world and deflected the kick.
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Even today: Villarreal, who advanced to the quarterfinals of the Europa League on Thursday, defeated Cadiz 1: 2.
Gerard Moreno (5) and Carlos Baka (68) established the yellow submarine in seventh place in the table.
In other games: Hattafa - Elche 1: 1, Valencia - Granada 1: 2.