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Baena's late strike lifts Atlético past Espanyol and two points behind Barcelona
October 17, 2026 at 03:28 PM
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3 reports · 2 in Arabic, 1 in English
TGThe Guardian
European football: Baena late strike for Atlético puts pressure on Barcelona
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
أتلتيكو مدريد يحقق فوزا صعبا على إسبانيول في الدوري الإسباني
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KOKooora
بصمة ألفاريز.. أتلتيكو يطارد برشلونة بفوز قاتل على إسبانيول
(opens the publisher’s site)Álex Baena's 89th-minute goal gave Atlético Madrid a 1-0 win at Espanyol, cutting Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to two points.
- Atlético Madrid beat Espanyol 1-0 at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday in La Liga's ninth round.
- Álex Baena scored the winner in the 89th minute from Julián Álvarez's pass.
- Atlético moved to second with 22 points, two behind leaders Barcelona, who face Real Betis later on Saturday.
- Espanyol captain Javi Puado made his first appearance since January after recovering from a long-term knee injury.