Atletico Madrid commenced the new season with a victory, defeating Malaga with a clean 2-0 win at home. The Madrid club secured the opening matchday points against the promoted side to the top division. The first half of the contest was scoreless, though the match saw three yellow cards issued, according to Gazeta Express.
The second half featured tactical changes by coach Diego Simeone, highlighting his trust in his squad members. The breakthrough goal came in the 70th minute when Lee Kang-In put Atletico ahead. The lead was solidified later in the match when another substitute, Baena, scored to make the score 2-0 in the 85th minute.
This result marks a successful start to the new campaign for Atletico Madrid. Conversely, Malaga will need to accumulate points in the subsequent fixtures to build momentum in the league. The performance ensures Atletico Madrid begins its season on a positive note, establishing an early benchmark against their opponents in the highly competitive league.
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