Skip to Content
AP Sports

Atlético defeats Elche to end winless run in Spanish league

MGN/KYMA.com
By
Published 4:24 PM

By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer

MADRID (AP) — The World Cup break has done some good for Atlético Madrid. Atlético ended a three-game winless streak in the Spanish league with a 2-0 victory over last-place Elche in its first match back after the World Cup stoppage. João Félix and Álvaro Morata scored second-half goals for Atlético and it moved back into the Champions League places with the victory at the Metropolitano stadium. Félix opened the scoring with a header in the 56th minute and Morata added to the lead in the 74th with a shot that bounced off a defender and over the goalkeeper.

Article Topic Follows: AP Sports

Jump to comments ↓

The Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.