Despite starting on top in the match, Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth couldn't add to his recent goal tally and was substituted after 60 minutes for Antoine Griezmann. The match was largely chance-free until Julian Alvarez secured the three points for Atlético with a goal three minutes into stoppage time.
The victory keeps Atlético Madrid in third place in La Liga, though they remain 15 points behind leaders Barcelona with the season progressing.