Key Takeaways:
- Atletico Madrid secured a 3:1 triumph against Union Saint-Gilloise in the fourth round of the Champions League main phase
- Julian Alvarez, Conor Gallagher, and Marcos Llorente scored the goals for Atletico, while Ross Sykes netted for the Belgian side
- The win brings Atletico Madrid to 6 points and 14th place in the standings as Union Saint-Gilloise hold 26th place with three points
Match Overview
Atletico Madrid emerged as convincing victors in their Champions League fixture against Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise, concluding the encounter 3:1 in favour of the Spanish side in the fourth round of the main phase. Goals from Julian Alvarez, Conor Gallagher, and Marcos Llorente powered Atletico to their second win of the tournament, while Ross Sykes provided the solitary response for the visitors.
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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) November 4, 2025
First Half: Atletico Take the Advantage
The visiting side, Union Saint-Gilloise, crafted the first notable chance, with Kevin Rodriguez firing narrowly wide of the right post. However, Atletico Madrid seized the initiative in the 39th minute, as Julian Alvarez, having been picked out unmarked by Giuliano Simeone, delivered the opener. Atletico nearly doubled the advantage in first-half injury time when Antoine Griezmann found the net, but his effort was chalked off for offside.
Second Half: Flurry of Goals Secures Victory
Conor Gallagher extended Atletico’s lead in the 72nd minute with a spectacular long-range effort from outside the box. Union Saint-Gilloise fought back with ten minutes to go; Ross Sykes converted a header following a pinpoint cross from Sofiane Boufal, reducing the deficit to 2:1. In stoppage time, Marcos Llorente settled matters, breaking free thanks to a Thiago Almada pass and calmly beating the goalkeeper for Atletico’s third and final goal in the sixth minute of added time.
Standings Impact
Following this result, Atletico Madrid have tallied 6 points and occupy 14th position in the provisional standings. Union Saint-Gilloise, meanwhile, remain on three points and sit in 26th place.
| Team | Goals Scored | Goal Scorers | Standings Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atletico Madrid | 3 | Julian Alvarez (39’), Conor Gallagher (72’), Marcos Llorente (90+6’) | 14th | 6 |
| Union Saint-Gilloise | 1 | Ross Sykes (80’) | 26th | 3 |
Match Timeline
- 39’ – Julian Alvarez opens the scoring for Atletico Madrid
- 45+ – Antoine Griezmann has a goal disallowed for offside
- 72’ – Conor Gallagher doubles the home side’s lead
- 80’ – Ross Sykes reduces the deficit for Union Saint-Gilloise
- 90+6’ – Marcos Llorente secures the result with a late goal
