Atletico Madrid squandered an opportunity to claim the top spot in LaLiga as they fell to a dramatic 2-1 defeat against Getafe at Estadio Coliseum, despite taking the lead.
Mauro Arambarri’s stoppage-time strike completed a stunning comeback for the hosts, who capitalized on their numerical advantage after Ángel Correa’s late dismissal.
Following the postponement of Barcelona’s clash with Osasuna due to the passing of club doctor Carles Minarro Garcia, Diego Simeone’s side had the chance to leapfrog the Catalan giants at the summit.
That possibility seemed within reach when Alexander Sørloth converted a penalty in the 75th minute, awarded after a VAR review determined Omar Alderete had handled the ball.
However, Atletico’s fortunes shifted drastically 13 minutes later when Correa saw red for a reckless challenge, marking his fifth LaLiga dismissal in 329 appearances.
Getafe wasted no time in making the most of their advantage, with Arambarri reacting quickest to a rebound to level the score.
The home side completed their remarkable turnaround in stoppage time when Arambarri’s slight deflection on Diego Rico’s shot wrongfooted Jan Oblak, sealing Getafe’s first LaLiga win over Atletico in 25 attempts.
Sørloth’s goal, his seventh as a substitute this season, further cemented his status as the most prolific impact player across Europe’s top five leagues.
Yet, his efforts were overshadowed by Getafe’s resilience, which shattered Atletico’s hopes of climbing to the league’s summit.
