La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid suffered a surprising defeat at Leganes.© AFP
Antoine Griezmann missed a late penalty as La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid stumbled to a shock 1-0 defeat at Leganes on Saturday, ending a membership report run of 15 consecutive victories. Matija Nastasic nodded Leganes forward early within the second half, with Griezmann dragging a poor penalty large within the remaining levels to consign Atletico to a second defeat of the league season. Diego Simeone’s facet’s excellent kind in the direction of the tip of 2024 took them above rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona on the midway level, however their poor show in opposition to Leganes opened the door to Spain’s massive two.
Real Madrid have the possibility to maneuver high of the desk on Sunday after they host Las Palmas, whereas Barcelona can reduce down the six-point hole on Atletico later Saturday at Getafe.
Madrid minnows Leganes, fifteenth, battled effectively in defence to maintain Atletico at bay within the first half.
Rojiblancos striker Julian Alvarez hit the woodwork and had one other effort blocked, whereas Griezmann struck the publish.
At the opposite finish Juan Cruz threatened on a uncommon forray ahead for the hosts however Jan Oblak reacted effectively to maintain out his cross-shot.
Early within the second half, Serbian defender Nastasic nodded Leganes forward they usually protected their benefit with out a lot stress till controversially conceding a penalty for a debatable handball by Sergio Gonzalez.
Griezmann took duty from the penalty spot however rolled his effort large of the aim.
Substitute Angel Correa had a remaining probability to degree for Atletico however Marko Dmitrovic bravely blocked his effort from shut vary to safe Leganes’ victory.
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