Barcelona Retains Top Spot as Atlético Stumble Against Getafe
In a surprising turn of events in the 27th round of La Liga, Atlético Madrid suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to Getafe, denting their hopes of challenging for the league title. The loss leaves Atlético unable to overtake Barcelona at the top of the table, with Real Madrid also poised to leapfrog them.
Atlético initially took the lead in the 75th minute through a penalty converted by Sørloth. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Ángel Correa was sent off in the 88th minute. Getafe capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Mauro Arambarri scoring twice in quick succession to secure a stunning comeback victory.
2024-25, Spain - La Liga
Getafe - Atletico Madrid 2:1 (0:0)
Goals: Sørloth, 75 (penalty) (0:1); Arambarri, 88 (1:1); Arambarri, 93 (2:1)
Getafe: Soria; Djené; Alderete; Rico; Duarte Do.; Ramón; Milla (Juanmi, 80); Uche; Arambarri; Rodriguez Alvaro (Mayoral B., 62); da Costa Coba (Bernat, 68)
Bench: Letacek; Berrocal; Sola; Nyom; Santiago; Iglesias J.; Özgür B.; Perez C.; Federico
Yellow Cards: Alderete 40; Duarte Do. 40; Rodriguez Alvaro 57; Rico 74; Djené 76; Juanmi 103
Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Gimenez Jose; Molina N. (Lemar, 66); Galán J.; Le Normand; De Paul (Barrios P., 46); Llorente M.; Lino (Angel Correa, 46); Griezmann (Gallagher C., 69); Álvarez Jul. (Sørloth, 58); Simeone G-o
Bench: Musso; Gomis Aleman; Azpilicueta; Lenglet; Reinildo; Riquelme R.; Witsel
Yellow Cards: Le Normand 40; Sørloth 98
Red cards: Angel Correa 88'
