Valencia win extends Atletico Madrid’s lead in La Liga title race

Ahmed Asmar28/01/2024

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Atletico Madrid cruise to Valencia win as La Liga title gap widens

Introduction to the article:
Atletico Madrid secures a 2-0 victory over Valencia, placing them in third place in La Liga.

Atletico Madrid’s Home Victory

Atletico Madrid maintains their unbeaten home record in the league with a 2-0 win over Valencia. The match saw several missed opportunities, with Antoine Griezmann being denied twice in the opening stages, and a rejected penalty call by Valencia. However, Atletico gained the upper hand just before half time with a goal from Samuel Lino.

Memphis Depay Extends the Lead

After the break, Memphis Depay extended Atletico’s lead with a goal, marking his second goal in two games. Despite the victory, Atletico faces an uphill battle in the title race, with Girona and Real Madrid leading by 11 and 10 points respectively.