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Bilbao holds Atletico to 0-0 in Spain La Liga
Published in Ahram Online on 18 - 09 - 2021

Ten-man Atletico Madrid was held to a second straight scoreless draw at home on Saturday after its talented attack was again stymied by Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish league.
With Antoine Griezmann joining Luis Suarez, Angel Correa, Yannick Carrasco and Joao Felix, coach Diego Simeone has his deepest well of attacking talent to draw on since taking over the team a decade ago.
But the defensive-minded Argentine has so far failed to get his attack to click. Atletico was also held to 0-0 by Porto at home in their Champions League opener on Wednesday, and Atletico has not scored more than two goals in any of its six games across all competitions this season.
``I won't look for excuses,'' Simeone said. ``I believe in my team and in my players, and we are going to work hard so that these big names can do what they have always done, which is score goals.''
Midfielder Marcos Llorente went closest for Atletico when his 75th-minute shot from outside the area hit the post.
Three minutes later, Atletico was left a man down when Felix earned back-to-back yellow cards. The referee first booked him for swatting a defender who was clinging to his jersey from behind. Felix, who was not looking at the player when his hand impacted his face, got a quick second booking when he vehemently protested.
Bilbao almost took advantage of the numerical superiority, but substitute Asier Villalibre wasted a perfect opportunity to grab an injury-time winner when he shot high with only goalkeeper Jan Olbak to beat from close.
The Basque Country club and Atletico both remained undefeated through five rounds.
Griezmann made his first start since returning to Atletico on loan from Barcelona. But the France forward's only scoring chance came in the opening minutes when he flicked a cross by Llorente high and wide. He was substituted early in the second half.
FALCAO'S DEBUT
Former Atletico star Radamel Falcao enjoyed a perfect debut for Rayo Vallecano, scoring 10 minutes after going on as a late substitute to complete a 3-0 win over Getafe in a derby between the Spanish capital's two more modest clubs.
The veteran striker went on as a 71st-minute substitute with Rayo 1-0 ahead. Midfielder Pathe Ciss doubled the lead shortly before he set up Falcao with a pass for the Colombian to score from an angle.
Oscar Trejo put Rayo ahead with a penalty nine minutes into the match at Vallecas Stadium.
Rayo goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski denied Getafe a late goal when he saved Enes Unal's penalty.
Rayo has two wins, a draw, and two defeats in its return to Spain's top division.
Getafe is last after losing all five games.
The 35-year-old Falcao signed with Rayo this month as a free agent.
``I had dreamed of being able to go out there and score a goal,'' Falcao said. ``My teammates have given me a lot of support. I feel right at home.''
Many Rayo fans recall Falcao's two seasons with Atletico from 2011-13, when he helped it win the Europa League and the Copa del Rey. He went on to Monaco, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Galatasaray, where he played until the end of last season.
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