Mon, 04 May 2026 03:02:39 +0000

ALAVES BREAKS THE MADRID ILLUSION—ATLÉTICO MADRID PAYS A HEAVY PRICE In a shocking turn of events that shattered football fans’ expectations, ALAVES have broken the illusion perpetuated by Atletico Madrid—and Atletico is now paying a steep price for their overconfidence. The bones of La Liga’s so-called “immortal” rivalry just balefully heaved, revealing a harsh new reality: the Madrid label no longer guarantees dominance. ### The Illusion Undercut: AS Alavés’ Remarkable Stand What few anticipated came on the pitch where ALAVES—long seen as a mid-tier club—stole the spotlight and pointed a stark truth: Atletico Madrid’s seemingly impenetrable fortress may be crumbling. Over weeks of relentless pressure, narrow escapes, and pivotal victories, ALAVES has not only kept Atlético at bay but exposed vulnerabilities in their historic resilience.