Alvarez scores as Atlético Madrid secures sixth straight league victory

Atlético Madrid continues its strong form in La Liga with a 1-0 victory over Deportivo A Coruña on October 24, 2026. Julián Alvarez scored the decisive goal shortly after halftime, marking his first league goal at the Metropolitano in nearly a year. Despite a slow start, Atlético managed to maintain a solid defensive performance, limiting Deportivo's chances. The win brings Atlético to within two points of the league leaders, emphasizing their potential challenge for the title this season. This match follows an unbeaten streak across all competitions, with seven wins and a draw in their last eight games.

• 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Alvarez’s apology goal hands Atlético a sixth consecutive league win