Atletico Madrid concluded their pre-season with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at St. James' Park. The match opened with goalkeepers Nick Pope and Jan Oblak delivering crucial saves. In the second half, Atletico capitalized on a counter-attack initiated by Alex Baena, leading to Alvarez's goal. Griezmann later extended the lead with a flick from Sorloth’s setup. Newcastle, missing star striker Alexander Isak, struggled offensively, managing only seven shots and lacking a decisive touch throughout the game.
Atletico Madrid secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Newcastle United, with Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann scoring to conclude their pre-season positively.
The match saw key saves from Nick Pope and Jan Oblak, demonstrating strong defensive performances on both sides during a tense first half.
Newcastle's inability to convert chances was evident, managing only seven shots with an expected goals value of 0.81, highlighting their lack of attacking precision.
In contrast, Atletico's offensive display included 10 shots, five on target, ultimately exceeding their expected goals of 1.49, showcasing their finishing efficiency.
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