Atletico Madrid secured a 3-1 home victory over Union Saint-Gilloise in their Champions League group-stage clash on Tuesday, Softfootball reports. Julian Alvarez, Conor Gallagher, and Marcos Llorente scored as Diego Simeone's side claimed their second win from four matches, keeping their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage alive.
After a heavy 4-0 defeat to Arsenal in their previous Champions League fixture, Atletico were determined to regain composure. The home side controlled possession early, probing the Union defense with quick wing play while remaining wary of the Belgian side's counter-attacks.
Union Saint-Gilloise started strongly, threatening with rapid breaks, but Atletico broke the deadlock in the 40th minute. Giuliano Simeone's run down the right flank created space for Alvarez, whose perfectly timed half-volley beat goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen.