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Atlético Madrid held by Alavés in exciting finish at Calderón

Kevin Gameiro looked to have won it for Atleti with a last-gasp penalty, only for Manu García to stun the hosts with an even later leveller. Alavés-Barcelona live

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Atlético Madrid had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Deportivo Alavés after a crazy finish to their LaLiga week 1 game at the Vicente Calderón on Sunday.

Spoils shared after two stoppage-time goals

Diego Simeone's side won a debatable penalty three minutes into added time when Víctor Laguardia was adjudged to have fouled Fernando Torres.

Gameiro (centre) is mobbed after seemingly winning the points for Atlético.
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Gameiro (centre) is mobbed after seemingly winning the points for Atlético.JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELADIARIO AS

Summer signing Kevin Gameiro stepped up and netted from the spot, and looked to have handed Los Rojiblancos all three points.

But there was still time for Manu García to equalise for the newly-promoted visitors with their first shot on target of the evening.

Alavés celebrate García's leveller.
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Alavés celebrate García's leveller.PEPE ANDRESDIARIO AS

Sporting defeat Athletic, Madrid win in San Sebastián

Earlier in the day, Sporting Gijón beat Athletic Club 2-1, while Real Madrid saw off Real Sociedad 3-0 at Anoeta.