La Liga news - Vitolo goal sees Atletico Madrid beat Leganes
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Updated 25/08/2019 at 19:22 GMT
La Liga, Estadio Municipal de Butarque - CD Leganes 0 Atletico Madrid 1 (Vitolo 71)
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Atletico Madrid made it two wins from two in La Liga as a solitary goal from Vitolo was enough to win 1-0 away at Leganes.
Atletico had never won in Spain’s top-flight at their fellow Madrid outfit's Butarque stadium but Vitolo’s strike ensured they continued their impressive early season form.
The first half was devoid of any goalscoring opportunities, but after the break both sides traded efforts, with Leganes’s Jonathan Silva striking the crossbar from a free kick and Saul Niguez hitting the post for the visitors.
When Leganes midfielder Javi Eraso forced Jan Oblak into a fine save, it proved to be a pivotal moment.
Joao Felix’s direct run and well-timed pass teed up Vitolo, whose composed finish put Diego Simeone’s side ahead in the 71st minute and they went on to secure the three points.
Atletico are one of only two sides with a 100% record in La Liga this season; Sevilla have also won their opening two games.
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