Atletico Madrid recorded an impressive 2-0 away win Real society on Tuesday night to get their lead on top of the LaLiga Santander table. Los Rojiblancos now have a three point lead over Real Madrid in second place and have still played a game less than the champions, although Los Blancos have a chance to draw again on Wednesday if they face each other. Granada.
Two goals in the second half Mario Hermoso and Marcos Llorente were enough for that Diego Simeone‘s side to take the points, as they again held the zero against one of the most impressive teams of this season in Spain’s top division.
Atlético was solid at the back and an exhibition of efficiency up front, showing real signs of what leaders need. Again it should be noted that they are in this position on December 22nd – it’s not early in the season anymore.
The opening goal came true Beautiful‘s head at the end of one Yannick Carrasco cross. A free kick from deep was put into the area and the defender sent a looping past Alex Remiro of about 12 meters.
Another cross led to the second. Luis Suarez made a smart run-up to the left, where the cross came to him, and neatly held the ball up before it went to Carrasco. The Belgian did it in turn Llorente to complete a nice move.
La Real immediately made three changes, with Port even replaced, but Atletico could watch the game from there.
