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Forward Luis Suárez scored twice to lead Atlético de Madrid to a 3-1 victory over Elche on matchday 14 of La Liga. This result helps the teachers and coach Diego Simeone to consolidate the first place with 29 points, 3 points ahead of Real and 9 points ahead of Barça.
Atlético dominated the game and created enough opportunities for Elche’s goal. However, it is also necessary to wait until the end of the first part of coach Diego Simeone’s army to find a superior goal.
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| Suárez scored two goals against Elche |
The person who cleared the dead end for the host was none other than Suarez. The Uruguayan striker entered the penalty area, took a pass from Kieran Trippier and finished off the goalkeeper and two Elche players.
In the 58th minute, the former Barça and Liverpool striker kept running smartly before catching a cross like Yannick Carrasco’s mallet and cushioning the ball near the wall to increase the score to 2-0.
Elche’s effort also earned him a tie in the 64th minute, with Lucas Boye’s shot.
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| Atlético consolidates first place |
However, that was all Elche could do. In the 80th minute, Diego Costa extinguished the visitors’ hope of scoring points with a goal that put the scoreboard 3-1 on the penalty spot.
By winning this match, Atlético got 29 points to consolidate the first place with 29 points. Temporarily beating Real Madrid and Sociedad by 3 points and increasing the distance with Barça to 9 points.
Scored:
Atletico: Suarez (41 ‘, 58’), Diego Costa (80 ‘pen)
Elche: Lucas Boye (64 ‘)
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