Atletico Madrid Stunned by Leganes in La Liga Clash

Atletico Madrid’s impressive unbeaten streak came to an unexpected end as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Leganes in their away fixture of the 20th round of La Liga. The sole goal of the match was scored by Leganes defender Matija Nastasic. Atletico’s star forward Antoine Griezmann missed a crucial penalty in the 90th minute, failing to salvage a point for his team.

This loss marks Atletico’s first defeat in 16 matches across all competitions, dating back to October 27, 2024. Despite the setback, Atletico still maintains their position at the top of the La Liga table with 44 points. Meanwhile, Leganes, currently sitting in 15th place with 22 points, will savor this important victory in their fight against relegation.

The match saw Atletico struggle to break down Leganes’ resolute defense, with the home side executing their game plan to perfection. Nastasic’s goal in the 50th minute proved to be the decisive moment of the match. Atletico pushed hard for an equalizer but were ultimately left frustrated, with Griezmann’s missed penalty in the dying moments of the game summing up their disappointing performance.

This result serves as a wake-up call for Atletico Madrid, reminding them that their lead at the top of La Liga is far from secure. For Leganes, this victory provides a massive boost in their bid for survival in Spain’s top flight.