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Atletico Madrid concluded their pre-season with a 2-0 win against Newcastle United at St. James Park. Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann scored the goals. The first half saw goalkeepers Nick Pope and Jan Oblak making crucial saves, with Pope intercepting Giuliano Simeone's dangerous cross and Oblak stopping Joelinton twice.
In the second half, Atletico capitalised on a counter-attack following a Newcastle corner. Alex Baena, a new signing, intercepted a loose pass from Alvarez and set up the Argentine for an easy goal in the 50th minute. Five minutes later, Tino Livramento's poor clearance almost allowed David Hancko to score, but Jamaal Lascelles intervened just in time.
Griezmann doubled Atletico's lead in the 63rd minute. He skilfully flicked the ball past Pope using the outside of his left boot after Alexander Sorloth's clever assist. Despite creating chances throughout the match, Newcastle struggled without their key striker Alexander Isak. Isak is currently training separately due to interest from Liverpool.
Eddie Howe confirmed that Isak is unlikely to play against Aston Villa in Newcastle's Premier League opener next week. Anthony Gordon led Newcastle's attack but failed to make a significant impact as they suffered their third pre-season defeat. The Magpies' front three of Gordon, Anthony Elanga, and Harvey Barnes couldn't break through Atletico's defence.
Newcastle managed seven shots with an expected goals (xG) value of only 0.81, and just two were on target. In contrast, Atletico took 10 shots with five on target, surpassing their xG of 1.49. This highlights Newcastle's need for improvement in attack before their upcoming league matches.
The match showcased Atletico’s effective counter-attacking strategy and highlighted Newcastle’s need for attacking reinforcements. As both teams prepare for their respective league campaigns, adjustments will be crucial for success in the coming season.
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