🚨 Atlético de Madrid avoids surprise in Copa del Rey against Vic

Atlético de Madrid avoided a potential Copa del Rey upset with a 2-0 first-round win at Vic.

Goalscorers: Alvarez (PEN) 81', 90'

Expulsion: Senyé

Diego Simeone's side struggled largely against the sixth-tier Catalan hosts before a moment of fortune in the closing stages.

The Colchoneros were awarded a penalty in the 80th minute when Gil Bertrana sent Giuliano Simeone to the ground.

Vic also saw Alfons Senyé sent off for the second time in six minutes for objecting to the match official's decision.

Julián Alvarez stepped up to save his team the possible blushes by converting from the penalty spot to break the stalemate.

The Argentina international secured victory at the end of regular time by winning after a well-functioning counterattack.

Atleti hosts Las Palmas on Sunday as they look to close the gap on Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.

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