Goal Fest and VAR Drama at the Metropolitano!
The Metropolitano witnessed a whirlwind of emotions in the recent match between Atlético de Madrid and Valladolid. In the blink of an eye, seven minutes were enough to transform the score and ignite the passion of the Colchoneros fans.
The match, marked by the crucial intervention of VAR and the protagonism of Giuliano Simeone, left everyone on the edge of their seats. Valladolid took the lead thanks to a penalty awarded following a VAR review, after a handball by Lenglet in the area.
Sylla made no mistake from the spot. But Atleti’s reaction was immediate. Just two minutes later, Giuliano Simeone drew a penalty in favor of the Rojiblancos, also after a VAR review, for a stamp by Javi Sánchez. Julián Alvarez converted the penalty into a goal, leveling the score.
And the madness didn’t end there. Giuliano, unleashed, reappeared two minutes later, receiving a through pass from Pablo Barrios, to finish with a cutback and an unstoppable left-footed shot, putting Atlético ahead.
In the blink of an eye, Atleti came back from a game that had become an uphill battle. The Metropolitano vibrated with the intensity of the game and the effectiveness of an Atlético that showed character and ability to react. A victory that consolidates the fighting spirit of the team and ignites the enthusiasm of the fans.
