Elche CF vs Atlético de Madrid

Elche defeated ten-man Atlético Madrid 3-2 at Estadio Martínez Valero in a chaotic encounter packed with goals, a red card, and VAR drama. André Silva's brace made him the undisputed hero of the afternoon. Nicolás González put Atlético ahead on 10 minutes, before David Affengruber levelled from a corner (18'). The match turned when Thiago Almada was sent off for unsporting behaviour on 29 minutes. Silva converted a penalty on 33' to give Elche the lead, but González immediately fired back — his 34th-minute strike looked offside before VAR confirmed the goal. Down a man and unable to respond, Atlético had no answer in the second half. Silva sealed it on 75 minutes to complete his brace, earning Affengruber the Player of the Match award for a tireless display. The win lifts Elche out of the relegation zone at a pivotal moment. Atlético, rotating heavily ahead of European fixtures, paid the price for fielding a depleted side.