Atletico Madrid’s Season Ends Prematurely

Atletico Madrid’s aspirations for the La Liga title have come to an abrupt end following their latest setback. After a season marked by more lows than highs, recent victories had given the team hope of competing for the championship until the end. However, their fourteenth stumble of the season in La Liga has effectively ended their chances.

With six matches remaining, Simeone’s squad finds themselves 10 points behind Barcelona and three points behind Real Madrid, albeit having played one more game. This virtually concludes their 2024/2025 season, with only the Club World Cup, starting on June 15th, left to look forward to.

Las Palmas Delivers the Final Blow

The match against Las Palmas exemplified Atletico’s inconsistent season, especially away from the Metropolitano. Despite a promising first half, the team crumbled in the second. Las Palmas grew in confidence as the match progressed, with Javi Muñoz scoring the decisive goal in the 93rd minute, initially disallowed but later awarded.

A Month to Forget

Since their European tie against Real Madrid, Atletico’s fortunes have spiraled downward. Eliminated from the Copa del Rey and now out of the La Liga race, the team’s hopes for silverware this season have vanished. The loss in Gran Canaria has effectively closed the curtain on Atletico’s domestic campaign.

With six matches left in the season, Atletico Madrid’s sole focus now shifts to maintaining their form and preparing for the Club World Cup in June, their last chance for glory this season.