Romero heads late winner at Alavés as Atlético go second; Lee on

📰 Cristian Romero's 87th-minute header gave Atlético Madrid a 2-1 win at Alavés and lifted them to second. 📌 Key points ⚽ Álex Grimaldo opened the scoring on 33 minutes. 🎯 Lucas Boyé equalised from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time. 🟥 Alavés were reduced to ten when Ángel Pérez was sent off after the break. 🦁 Romero headed in Álex Baena's cross on 87 minutes for his first Atlético goal. 🇰🇷 Lee Kang-in came on for Pablo Barrios on 57 minutes. 📝 What happened ⚽ Grimaldo gave Atlético the lead, but Boyé converted a penalty deep into first-half stoppage time. Alavés defender Ángel Pérez was then sent off in the second half. 🦁 The winner came on 87 minutes as Baena crossed and Romero nodded in at the back post. It was his first goal since joining from Tottenham on 15 August on a five-year deal to 2031. 🇰🇷 Lee Kang-in, who came off with ankle discomfort for South Korea against Uzbekistan, replaced Barrios on 57 minutes, easing fears about the injury. 💬 Diego Simeone said: "It's always important that the goal comes from wherever it comes, as long as it comes." 📊 By the numbers • Score: Alavés 1-2 Atlético Madrid • Romero's winner: 87 minutes, his first for the club • Table: second, five points behind Barcelona • Gap to third-placed Real Madrid: one point 🔭 Why it matters Summer signings Grimaldo, Baena and Romero combined to push Real Madrid down to third, and Lee's ankle worry looks to be over. The question now is whether Atlético can keep pace with a perfect Barcelona.