Soccer-Atletico's Alvarez strikes to down Mallorca and extend winning streak

Soccer Football - LaLiga - RCD Mallorca v Atletico Madrid - Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, Palma, Mallorca, Spain - November 10, 2024 Atletico Madrid's Giuliano Simeone celebrates after Julian Alvarez scores their first goal REUTERS/Francisco Ubilla

(Reuters) -Julian Alvarez scored a tap-in from a second-half counter attack to give pedestrian Atletico Madrid a dour 1-0 win at Real Mallorca in LaLiga on Sunday and earn Diego Simeone's side their fourth consecutive victory in all competitions.

Both sides were largely toothless in attack in a slow-paced match and struggled to produce scoring opportunities, before Atletico took advantage of a quick counter in the 61st minute.