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England midfielder Conor Gallagher scored his first goal for Atletico Madrid in their 3-0 victory over Valencia. The 24-year-old, who joined from Chelsea in a deal worth £33 million last month, put his side 1-0 up when he slotted home from inside the area after being played in by Rodrigo De Paul. Antoine Griezmann then doubled their lead after half-time, before Julian Alvarez also scored his first Atletico goal since his summer move from Manchester City. The Argentina striker, who had failed to find the net in his first four appearances for the club, scrambled in from close range in stoppage time. The result moves Atletico up to second in La Liga, four points behind leaders Barcelona. Gallagher is the 12th player from England to score a La Liga goal and the first to do so for Atletico Madrid. Last Updated 15th September 2024 at 21: 55 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Diego Simeone Formation: 5 - 3 - 2 Manager: Rubén Baraja Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Primera División All competitions All competitions All competitions Match ends, Atletico Madrid 3, Valencia 0. Second Half ends, Atletico Madrid 3, Valencia 0. Goal! Atletico Madrid 3, Valencia 0. Julián Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal following a fast break. Foul by Ángel Correa (Atletico Madrid). Enzo Barrenechea (Valencia) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Martín Tejón (Valencia). Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time. Corner, Valencia. Conceded by Reinildo. Attempt saved. Thierry Correia (Valencia) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Germán Valera. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Cristhian Mosquera (Valencia). Foul by José Giménez (Atletico Madrid). Diego López (Valencia) wins a free kick in the attacking half. José Giménez (Atletico Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Thierry Correia (Valencia). Attempt blocked. Germán Valera (Valencia) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Martín Tejón. Attempt missed. Sergi Canós (Valencia) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Pepelu following a set piece situation. Foul by Robin Le Normand (Atletico Madrid). Sergi Canós (Valencia) wins a free kick in the attacking half. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.