Atletico Madrid suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to Getafe after a late collapse. Diego Simeone’s side led through Alexander Sorloth’s penalty but lost momentum after Ángel Correa’s red card. Mario Arambarri’s quickfire brace sealed the comeback. Simeone expressed frustration as Atletico missed a chance to go top of LaLiga.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone was left frustrated after his side squandered a late lead to lose 2-1 against Getafe in La Liga on Sunday.
Atletico took the lead in the 75th minute when Alexander Sorloth converted a penalty. However, their advantage was short-lived as Ángel Correa was sent off for a dangerous challenge, leaving his team vulnerable. Getafe capitalized on their numerical advantage, with Mario Arambarri scoring twice in the dying moments to complete a stunning comeback.
Simeone, visibly disappointed, admitted that his side failed to control the game. "It wasn’t a good match to watch, and we played poorly," he told DAZN. "After the penalty, Correa’s red card changed everything. We couldn’t hold on."
The defeat is a setback for Atletico, who missed the chance to go top of La Liga. They remain in second place, one point behind Barcelona, with a game in hand. Real Madrid, currently third, could leapfrog them depending on their result against Rayo Vallecano later in the day.
With crucial fixtures ahead, including a Champions League showdown with Real Madrid and a league clash against Barcelona, Atletico must regroup quickly. Simeone stressed the need to move forward, acknowledging that such moments happen in football.
Despite the disappointing result, Atletico remains in the title race, but their recent inconsistency raises concerns as the season reaches a critical stage.
