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Atlético Madrid rediscover winning feeling as Romero strikes late

Atlético Madrid ended a four-match winless run at Alavés as Cristian Romero headed an 87th-minute winner after a tense 2-1 contest.

By Rodrigo Peñalba · Football espana

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 8:00 PM

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Atlético Madrid defeated Deportivo Alavés 2-1 thanks to an 87th-minute header by Cristian Romero.
The final score was Alavés 1-2 Atlético Madrid at Mendizorrotza.
Alejandro Grimaldo scored the opener, while Lucas Boyé equalized for Alavés from a penalty kick.

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Atlético Madrid defeated Deportivo Alavés 2-1 at Mendizorrotza thanks to an 87th-minute header from Cristian Romero. The decisive late strike ended Atlético's four-match winless streak at Alavés' ground, securing crucial away points following the international break for Diego Simeone's squad.

Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring for Atlético before Lucas Boyé equalized from the penalty spot following a foul by Robin Le Normand. Despite Alavés being reduced to 10 men, Atlético had to wait until Romero converted substitute Álex Baena's cross to seal the victory.

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