Simeone’s squad stumbled against UD Las Palmas, allowing the early pace of the race to tilt away and leaving them chasing the lead instead of holding it. Morata did find the back of the net in stoppage time, but the late strike came too late to alter the final outcome for Atlético de Madrid.
UD Las Palmas claimed a 2-1 victory over Atlético de Madrid at the Gran Canaria Stadium, a result packed with significance for García Pimienta’s side. They dictated much of the tempo on the day, pressing high and limiting Atlético’s chances while keeping true to a compact defensive shape. In the second half, Las Palmas intensified their approach, turning possession into purpose and testing the visitors with relentless energy. A long-range strike from Kirian, launched from outside the box, caught Jan Oblak off guard and gave the home team the lead that they would defend with discipline in the opening exchanges after the restart.
The match carried its momentum forward with Las Palmas consistently dictating play and closing down spaces, which forced Atlético into trying to unlock a well-organized defense. Roro emerged as a constant spark for the visitors, weaving through presses and creating opportunities that threatened to tilt the scale in the visitors’ favor. Yet the balance remained in Las Palmas’ favor as Valles produced a series of crucial saves and timely interventions, keeping Atlético at bay and preserving the lead for the home team.
As the clock moved toward the closing stages, Las Palmas pressed with confidence, tightening the gap and widening the margin through a well-executed counterattack. Benito cashed in on a turnover and extended the advantage with a crisp second goal, stretching the scoreboard and heightening the sense of urgency for Atlético. The red-and-white side pushed forward with renewed impetus in a final attempt to salvage something from the game, but Las Palmas demonstrated resilience and organization to repel the late push and maintain the lead until the final whistle. Morata did manage to narrow the deficit with a close-range finish following a setup from Roro, and a later attempt struck the crossbar, narrowly denying Atlético another inroad. The result stood as a notable setback for Simeone’s men, who had entered the match with ambitions to seize the top spot, only to concede ground instead.
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The minute by minute of UD Las Palmas vs. Atlético de Madrid
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