Atlético avoids Alavés trap with Alvarez
Atlético Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alavés in the eighth round of La Liga, despite Alavés playing with ten men from the 61st minute after Ángel Pérez was sent off. The Madrid team took the lead through Gravildo and Lukman, while Alavés equalized from a penalty kick after a VAR review confirmed the decision of the referee. In the second half, Alvárez caused the expulsion of one of Alavés's players, making Atlético's task easier, and the winning goal came in the 86th minute via a header from Koti Rumeiro after an accurate cross from Pina. With this win, Atlético Madrid moved up to second place with 19 points, while Alavés remained sixth with 11 points.
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