Sun Mar 09 20:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Atletico Madrid Stumbles to Upsetting Defeat Against Getafe

**Getafe, Spain (March 10, 2025)** – Atletico Madrid suffered a shock 2-1 loss to Getafe in La Liga on Sunday, significantly damaging their title hopes. The defeat comes at a crucial juncture, with Atletico having been poised to take the league lead after Barcelona’s match postponement.

Alexander Sorloth’s 75th-minute penalty had put Atletico ahead, but the game took a dramatic turn with Angel Correa’s red card. Getafe capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Mauro Arambarri scoring two late goals to secure a stunning victory. Arambarri’s second, a cleverly deflected shot, proved to be the winner.

Atletico coach Diego Simeone admitted the game was “not a nice match to watch,” citing his team’s inability to maintain control after the red card and conceding that Getafe’s late push was effective. Midfielder Pablo Barrios echoed this sentiment, highlighting Atletico’s struggles after going down to 10 men.

The match also saw Atletico dealing with injuries to Rodrigo de Paul and Clement Lenglet, raising concerns ahead of their upcoming Champions League clash against Real Madrid. Simeone expressed uncertainty about their availability for the midweek fixture.

Despite the setback, Real Madrid, currently third, have the opportunity to close the gap on the leaders should they defeat Rayo Vallecano later on Sunday. Getafe’s victory, however, significantly alters the La Liga title race, injecting renewed excitement into the competition.

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