Sat May 03 12:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Goalless Draw in Tense Atletico Madrid-Alaves Match
**Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain** – Atletico Madrid and Deportivo Alaves battled to a frustrating 0-0 draw in a highly contested La Liga match at the Mendizorrotza stadium. The game, marked by numerous fouls and stoppages, saw neither side able to break the deadlock despite several chances and a significant amount of added time.
The first half ended scoreless, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut opportunities. The second half followed a similar pattern, with a flurry of fouls disrupting the flow of play. Several players from both sides picked up yellow cards, including Atletico’s Julián Alvarez and César Azpilicueta, while Alvarez narrowly avoided a red card after a VAR review. Injuries to Alaves’ Facundo Garcés and Nahuel Tenaglia further contributed to the stoppages.
Alaves had a late chance with a header from Kike García, but the attempt missed the target. Despite several corner kicks for both teams, neither could find the back of the net, resulting in a goalless draw. The match was characterized by its physicality, with a total of 26 fouls called by the referee. The added time, initially five minutes, was extended due to the frequent interruptions. The final score leaves both teams with points to ponder as the season continues.
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