Match report
Atlético Madrid 1-0 Deportivo La Coruña: match report
Atlético Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 win over Deportivo La Coruña in La Liga on Saturday, thanks to Julián Álvarez's goal.
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Atlético Madrid defeated Deportivo La Coruña 1-0 in La Liga on Saturday at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid. Julián Álvarez scored the only goal of the match just after half-time.
The goal came in the 48th minute, with Alejandro Grimaldo providing the assist. Atlético Madrid maintained control of the game with 56% possession.
Deportivo La Coruña had a slightly better expected goals (xG) tally of 2 compared to Atlético's 1.4. Both teams had opportunities, with Atlético registering 4 shots on target and Deportivo 5.
Yellow cards were issued to Marc Pubill for Atlético in the 26th minute, and to Yeremay Hernández and Giacomo Quagliata for Deportivo in the 75th and 79th minutes respectively. Atlético's Alexander Sørloth, Alejandro Baena Rodríguez, and Giuliano Simeone Baldini also received yellow cards late in the game.
Following this result, Atlético Madrid sit in 2nd place in the league table with 25 points from 10 matches, while Deportivo La Coruña are in 10th place with 11 points. Atlético have won 8, drawn 1, and lost 1, scoring 20 goals and conceding 8. Deportivo have won 2, drawn 5, and lost 3, with 13 goals for and 13 against.
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Before the game: Atlético Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruña preview: form & prediction
Atlético Madrid will face Deportivo La Coruña on Saturday 24 October at 20:00 BST at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid. This match is part of La Liga's Regular Season 10.
Atlético Madrid are in strong form, with four wins and one draw in their last five matches. They recently drew 1-1 with VfB Stuttgart, but prior to that, they secured victories against Espanyol (1-0), Manchester United (2-0), Alavés (2-1), and Real Madrid (2-1).
Deportivo La Coruña, on the other hand, have struggled lately, managing no wins in their last five games. They drew 1-1 with Levante but lost to Real Sociedad (3-2) and FC Porto (3-1). Their other two matches ended in draws against Penafiel FC (2-2) and Real Betis (1-1).
In the league table, Atlético Madrid sit in second place with 22 points from 9 matches, having won 7, drawn 1, and lost 1. Deportivo La Coruña are in ninth place with 11 points, having won 2, drawn 5, and lost 2.
Historically, Atlético Madrid have the upper hand in their meetings, winning their only encounter against Deportivo La Coruña, which was a 1-0 victory in the Copa del Rey on 13 January 2026.
Atlético Madrid are the bookmakers' favourites for this match, reflecting their current form and league position.
Match Events
All events- 87'Giuliano Simeone Baldini
- 86'Alejandro Baena Rodríguez
- 85'Alexander Sørloth
- 84'Lorenzo Amatucci(Out: Riki Rodríguez)
- 80'Bil Nsongo(Out: Kevin Sánchez Rey)
- 80'Giacomo Quagliata(Out: Jonathan Asp Jensen)
- 80'Morten Hjulmand(Out: Rodrigo Mendoza)
- 79'Giacomo Quagliata
Match Statistics
All stats- 56%Possession44%
- 1.40Expected Goals (xG)2
- 4Shots on Target5
- 3Corners4
- 11Fouls6
Prediction
Live win probability
Atlético Madrid 93%Draw 7%Deportivo La Coruña 0%
Atlético Madrid is most likely to win the game against Deportivo La Coruña.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionLa Liga · Regular Season 10
- VenueRiyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid · 70460
- RefereeSanchez Martinez, Jose Maria
- ForecastCloudy, 15°C
Last five games
Atlético MadridWDWWW
Deportivo La CoruñaDLLDD
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 10 | +29 | 27 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 10 | +12 | 25 |
| 3 |  Real Madrid | 10 | +15 | 24 |
| 4 |  Real Betis | 10 | +2 | 20 |
| 5 |  Real Sociedad | 10 | +1 | 19 |
| 6 |  Sevilla FC | 9 | -2 | 14 |
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Atlético Madrid vs Deportivo La Coruña: result, stats & highlights
Atlético Madrid and Deportivo La Coruña finished 1-0 in the La Liga (Regular Season 10) at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Played: (your local time).
Atlético Madrid are 2nd in the table on 25 points; Deportivo La Coruña are 11th on 11.
Recent form: Atlético Madrid WDWWW, Deportivo La Coruña DLLDD.
Head-to-head (last 1): Atlético Madrid 1 wins, 0 draws, Deportivo La Coruña 0 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics and video highlights below.