Atlético suffer opening-day loss; Julián Álvarez goal not enough

Atlético Madrid fell 2–1 in their first league match, despite a highlight-reel strike from Julián Álvarez.

The defeat keeps focus on Simeone’s tweaks and forward balance after summer changes.

Defensive spacing on transitions remains the early-season correction.

“Atlético Madrid throw away one-goal lead in LaLiga opening match loss.”

Next: response against mid-table opposition will signal if issues are structural or teething.