Late Luque and Cubo Goals Fire Atlético Madrid Past Valencia

Atlético Madrid left it late but secured a valuable 2–0 victory over Valencia CF on Saturday afternoon, with second-half goals from Iker Luque and Miguel Cubo settling the Primera División clash on matchday 34.

The game in Valencia remained goalless deep into the second half, with neither side able to find a breakthrough during a tight opening hour. Detailed statistics such as possession, shots and saves were not available, but the pattern of the match turned decisively after a flurry of substitutions on both sides.

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Diego Simeone’s changes proved decisive. In the 63rd minute, Atlético introduced Miguel Cubo and Iker Luque, and the fresh legs made the difference. After Thiago Almada, Rodrigo Mendoza and Obed Vargas had all been booked in a typically combative Atleti midfield display, the visitors looked to add creativity with further changes, including the 73rd-minute introduction of Antoine Griezmann and Koke.

The breakthrough arrived in the 74th minute. Obed Vargas, already on a yellow card, turned provider with a key pass that found Luque, who made it 1–0 to Atlético Madrid. Valencia, who had earlier brought on Hugo Duro and Diego López to spark their attack, pushed forward in response and made additional changes, including Arnaut Danjuma and Jesús Vázquez Alcalde.

Atlético struck again on 82 minutes to kill off the contest. Griezmann, on from the bench, created the second goal, setting up Miguel Cubo to double the lead and seal the points for the visitors. Valencia’s frustrations were underlined by a yellow card for César Tarrega midway through the second half.

With no comprehensive statistical breakdown or full lineup data available, the key moments remain the decisive contributions of Luque and Cubo, alongside assists from Vargas and Griezmann, as Atlético Madrid earned an important away win. For further details and context, visit the full match page on Ballaxy.

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Primera Division Standings

Season: 2025/26

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	FC Barcelona	34	29	1	4	89	31	58	88	W W W W W
2	Real Madrid CF	34	24	5	5	70	31	39	77	W D W D L
3	Villarreal CF	34	21	5	8	64	39	25	68	W W D W L
4	Club Atlético de Madrid	34	19	6	9	58	37	21	63	W W L L L
5	Real Betis Balompié	34	13	14	7	52	41	11	53	W D W D D
6	RC Celta de Vigo	34	12	11	11	48	44	4	47	W L L L W
7	Getafe CF	34	13	5	16	28	36	-8	44	L L W L W
8	Athletic Club	34	13	5	16	40	50	-10	44	W L W L L
9	Real Sociedad de Fútbol	34	11	10	13	52	53	-1	43	L D L D W
10	CA Osasuna	34	11	9	14	40	42	-2	42	L W L D D
11	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	34	10	12	12	35	41	-6	42	W D W L
12	Valencia CF	34	10	9	15	37	50	-13	39	L W D L L
13	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	34	10	9	15	37	51	-14	39	L D L L D
14	Elche CF	34	9	11	14	45	53	-8	38	L W W W
15	RCD Mallorca	34	10	8	16	42	51	-9	38	W L D W W
16	Girona FC	34	9	11	14	36	51	-15	38	L L L D W
17	Sevilla FC	34	10	7	17	41	55	-14	37	W L L W L
18	Deportivo Alavés	34	9	9	16	40	53	-13	36	L W L D D
19	Levante UD	34	8	9	17	38	55	-17	33	L D W W L
20	Real Oviedo	34	6	10	18	26	54	-28	28	L L D W W