Atlético’s Bench Blunts Sadiq as Late Goals Secure 2-0 Win at Valencia

Diego Simeone rotated heavily ahead of a Champions League semi-final. Atlético Madrid held firm at the Mestalla until late substitutes Iker Luque Sierra and Miguel Llorente struck in the final 20 minutes to seal a 2-0 victory. Key forwards Ademola Lookman and Julián Álvarez were rested, and the gamble paid off handsomely for the Rojiblancos. Valencia’s Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq started and played the full 90 minutes but was starved of service. He finished the match without a shot on target against a disciplined Atlético defence.

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