Alex Baena's Late Goal Secures Atletico Madrid's Win

Atletico Madrid achieved a 1-0 victory over Espanyol in a La Liga match, with Alex Baena scoring the only goal in the 89th minute. The match was closely contested, with both teams failing to convert their chances in the first half, which ended 0-0.

After the break, Atletico Madrid pressed for a goal while Espanyol aimed to defend their position. The crucial moment came when Julian Alvarez provided a pass to Baena, who finished effectively to give Atletico the lead just before the end of normal time.

Espanyol could not respond in the remaining minute, allowing Atletico to secure the win. This result is significant for Atletico Madrid as it provides them with three valuable points in their pursuit of climbing the La Liga table, while Espanyol faced disappointment after holding their opponents at bay for most of the match.