Álvarez's 1st LaLiga home goal in 11 months sees Atleti close gap to Barça

Atlético Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Deportivo, courtesy of a goal by Julián Álvarez. The decisive strike marked Álvarez's first LaLiga goal at home in 11 months, though source text also notes it was his first in eight months overall.

The win enabled Atlético Madrid to climb closer to league leaders Barcelona, reducing the gap at the top of the standings to just two points.