LaLiga: Atletico close to top-four, Betis go sixth, Cadiz struggling
Atletico Madrid are one win away from assuring a place in next season's Champions League after beating Celta Vigo 1-0 at home.
Atletico Madrid are one win away from assuring a place in next season's Champions League after beating Celta Vigo 1-0 at home.
Giuliano Simeone, the son of Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, will miss the entire season after suffering a double fracture in his left leg during a friendly game.
La Liga leaders FC Barcelona suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Rayo Vallecano after another lackluster display from Xavi Hernandez's team.
Sevilla dropped to fourth after a 0-0 draw at home to Mallorca, leaving Sevilla (who visit Atletico on Sunday) with work to do to ensure a top-four finish, while Mallorca remains in the bottom three and in deep relegation trouble.
Real Madrid made seven changes to the team that defeated Manchester City on Wednesday night, and it showed, particularly in a disjointed first-half performance.
Though Jurgen Klopp’s men held 73% possession of the ball, Atleti continued to threaten them and maintained the one-goal gap till the final whistle.
The Mattress Makers defied all the predictions made before the match by taking an early lead, 4th minute to be precise, and then restricting the Premier League table-toppers from scoring in the following time span.
Meanwhile, the Argentine also admitted that The Mattress Makers need to work hard.
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Atletico Madrid who are third in La Liga and are looking forward to a Champions League clash next month against Liverpool.