14 May,2021 07:15 AM IST | Madrid | AFP
Atletico’s Angel Correa celebrates his goal against Real Sociedad on Wednesday. Pic/AFP
Atletico Madrid held their nerve to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 on Wednesday and move within touching distance of winning La Liga.
Yannick Carrasco and Angel Correa made a dominant first half count for Atletico, who retreated in the second and were left hanging on after Igor Zubeldia blasted in for La Real with seven minutes left.
When the final whistle blew, Diego Simeone jogged up the tunnel at the Wanda Metropolitano, punching the air as he went, fully aware how important this result could prove.
"We were excellent in the first half but the suffering was unnecessary when we had so many chances," Simeone said.
Outside, Atleti fans had gathered to cheer and sing throughout a nervy contest and when victory was confirmed, fireworks filled the sky. "We thank all those who are outside tonight and all those who can't come because of everything that is happening," said Atletico captain Koke. Victory puts Atletico four points clear of Barcelona in the table and five ahead of Real Madrid.
It also raises the possibility of Atletico winning the title on Sunday when they play at home to Osasuna. Another victory this weekend would knock Barca out of the race regardless of what the Catalans do against Celta Vigo.
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