Report: Oblak and Julián gift Atlético all three points in Oviedo | OneFootball

Last-gasp victory for Atlético de Madrid, with a goal from La Araña in the final seconds of the match against Oviedo, which will do us a world of good. And not just because of the three points earned, or just to avoid going to Camp Nou with the sour faces of a defeat before the return leg of the semifinals, but also for the morale boost this winning goal can give Julian Alvarez, at such a crucial stage of the season.

And in fact, the best thing about the match was the result, especially because of Villarreal's slip-up and because it makes us aware that the Champions spots are not in danger, as far as the remaining League matches are concerned, and because in this way, we keep focusing on the main goals for Atleti this season, which are none other than the Copa del Rey and the Champions.

But it wasn't all about La Araña's goal. Oblak was the true architect of the team's chance to fight for victory in the final minutes. He made several crucial saves, including clear chances from Oviedo, who had a lot at stake and were playing in front of their home crowd.

Rotations were to be expected, to the point that Julio Díaz made his debut at left back. Besides putting in a good performance for a youth player making his first-team debut (congratulations to the kid), he was also key in creating the play that led to the goal.

In the first half, there were no shots on target from Atlético, but there were from Oviedo. And midway through the first half came the first big save from the Slovenian goalkeeper, after a through ball from Ilyas to Fede Viñas, who went one-on-one with Oblak, but the Atleti keeper came out on top.

And that wasn't Oblak's only big moment. In the dying moments of the first half, he made two interventions that were destined for the back of the net. Ilyas had the first in the 45th minute, from a cross by Hassan and a header from his teammate, which Oblak managed to palm away, sending it out for a corner.

The second chance came a minute later, with the referee about to blow for halftime. A cross-shot from Reina, the ball rebounding off Oblak into the center of the box, and the defense managed to clear it away.

Saved Chances and Final Goal

There were changes in the second half, with the intention of sharing out minutes, but at the same time going for all three points. And at the start of the second half, Atleti pushed higher and increased the intensity, managing to put Oviedo under pressure.

There were chances, like shots from Giuliano (who had already come on), with connections from Griezmann (who also came on in the second half) and attempts from Julián Álvarez, who also had chances to score before the goal in the 94th minute.

Both teams tried, with Atleti managing to score in the 85th minute, in a beautiful connection between our French star and Baena. But the player from Almería was offside and the goal didn't count.

Then came stoppage time, with the specter of a draw haunting the Tartiere, Atleti pinning Oviedo back, and with only seconds left, a ball that seemed to be going out on the wing was saved by Julio Díaz, who kept the team's attack alive. The ball reached Nahuel Molina, who crossed into the box, the ball hit Baena, leaving it loose in the area at the feet of La Araña, who feinted a shot and then fired a left-footed strike to the right post, sealing the three points for the team.

All in all, a poor match from Atleti, but the best thing is the result. Especially considering the stage of the season we're in. Now it's time to focus on the return leg of the Copa semifinals at Camp Nou and keep progressing this season.

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