Atlético Madrid secured the essentials at home against Las Palmas (2-0), during the 12th day of La Liga. Diego Simeone's team, which remained on two defeats in its last three outings, returned to success thanks to two achievements from the young Giuliano Simeone (son of the legendary Argentine coach), well launched on the right wing by his compatriot Nahuel Molina (37th, 1-0), and Norwegian striker Alexander Sortloth (84th, 2-0).
Giuliano Simeone, son of the legendary Atlético Madrid coach, scored the Colchoneros' first goal against Las Palmas.
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Atlético players dedicated their goals to the victims of the deadly floods which hit the Valencia region this week, killing at least 217 people: they brandished a jersey flocked with “Strength and courage” in Valencian, imitating gestures observed on the other La Liga pitches since Friday.
The Colchoneros, 5th at kick-off, thus recover their 3rd place with 23 points, one length behind their neighbor and rival Real Madrid (2nd, 24 points), whose meeting in Valencia was postponed due to flooding, and seven from FC Barcelona (1st, 30 points).
