Atlético Madrid vs. Elche CF (29.12.2022)

The soccer match between Atlético Madrid and Elche CF on December 29, 2022, proved to be a dramatic encounter filled with tension, cards, and goals. The first half concluded with a significant event in injury time when Gonzalo Verdú of Elche received two quick-fire yellow cards, leading to his dismissal with a red card at the 45+1 minute mark, leaving Elche with ten men.

Shortly after the break, the match continued to be a heated affair with both teams collecting yellow cards. Roger Martí of Elche was booked in the 48th minute, followed by Mario Hermoso of Atlético Madrid who was cautioned twice within a five-minute span, receiving his second yellow card in the 53rd minute and subsequently a red card, balancing the numbers with both teams down to ten players.

Despite the setback, Atlético Madrid found their rhythm and João Félix broke the deadlock with a normal goal in the 56th minute. A tactical change followed for Atlético with Yannick Carrasco being substituted at the 57th minute, indicating a shift in strategy from coach Diego Simeone.

João Félix's contribution to the game ended in the 66th minute when he was substituted off, suggesting a possible conservation of the player's energy for future matches. Elche responded with their own set of changes as Roger and Lucas Boyé came onto the pitch in the 69th minute to try and rejuvenate the team's efforts.

Persistence paid off for Atlético Madrid as Álvaro Morata extended their lead with another normal goal in the 74th minute, setting a firm grip on the game. Pablo Barrios, who was pivotal in midfield, received a yellow card in the 76th minute but that didn't deter the flow of play.

As the match headed towards its conclusion, Atlético Madrid made further substitutions, with Antoine Griezmann and Pablo Barrios making way for fresh legs in the 79th minute, an indication of the team's depth and strategic thinking.

Elche, on the other hand, struggled to cope with the numerical parity and their situation worsened when Alex Collado earned himself a yellow card in the 80th minute. In a final effort to salvage something from the game, Elche introduced three fresh substitutes in the 83rd minute: Raúl Guti, Pere Milla, and H. Palacios.

However, the disciplinary issues for Elche persisted as Domingos Quina was shown a yellow card in the 86th minute and then received another yellow, resulting in a red card, leaving Elche with nine players in the 90th minute.

The match ended on a sour note for Elche, who suffered from indiscipline, ultimately costing them any real chance of a comeback. Atlético Madrid emerged victorious, utilizing the one-player advantage effectively to secure a win in this eventful La Liga showdown.

Lineup Atlético Madrid

Lineup Elche CF

Substitutes Atlético Madrid

Substitutes Elche CF

Atlético Madrid

The club's nicknames include Los Colchoneros, Los Indios and Los Rojiblancos (the red and white). Surely you can guess the club colours, red and white. There are also elements of blue, both on the jerseys and in the emblem. They are at home at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, which has a capacity of 67,829 seats and has only been the club's home since the 2017/18 season.

Elche CF

Elche CF, or Elche Club de Fútbol, is a professional football team based in Elche, a city in the Valencian Community of Spain. Founded on September 28, 1923, the club currently competes in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football, after achieving promotion from the Segunda División at the end of the 2019–20 season.

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