Sport Local March 09, 2025

Getafe Shocks Atletico Madrid with 2-1 Victory

Getafe turned the tables on Atletico Madrid, winning 2-1 and preventing them from reaching the top of La Liga. Atletico's struggles continued as they played with ten men after a red card, allowing Getafe to secure a crucial late victory.


Getafe Shocks Atletico Madrid with 2-1 Victory

In the match of the 27th round of the Spanish La Liga, "Getafe" defeated "Atletico Madrid" with a score of 2:1, thus managing to climb to the top of the tournament table. The Norwegian forward Alexander Sorloth scored the first goal in the 75th minute following a penalty awarded after VAR. Getafe managed to secure the victory thanks to goals from Sorloth and Mauro Arambarri.

"Atletico" missed the opportunity to secure the win due to moments of inexperience in the squad. Getafe won crucial three points, scoring goals in the final minutes of the match. "Atletico" missed the chance to extend their lead over competitors in the tournament standings. The match was difficult, especially after the injuries of Lemar and Longley in the first half. Rudi Garcia, the head coach of "Atletico," was left disappointed by the result.

"Getafe" rose to 11th place in the table, earning 33 points. "Atletico" remained in second place, falling just one point behind "Barcelona." "Real Madrid" has a chance to overtake "Atletico" if they win their match. In the next match, "Atletico" will face "Atletico Bilbao," while "Getafe" will meet "Real Mallorca."