Forgotten Derby: Atleti Stumbles in Getafe
Atlético de Madrid suffered a painful defeat against Getafe in a match where their concentration seemed to be elsewhere, possibly on the upcoming derbies. Getafe, led by Bordalás, achieved their first victory against Simeone, inflicting an unexpected setback on the Red and White team.
The match, marked by three distinct phases, saw Atleti unable to impose their game against an ambitious and well-positioned Getafe. Despite taking the lead with a penalty goal from Sorloth in the 75th minute, Atleti could not maintain the advantage.
Correa’s expulsion further complicated the panorama, paving the way for Getafe’s comeback. Arambarri became the local hero with a double that left the Metropolitano with a bitter taste. The match was conditioned by a high pitch that made the game less fluid and a cold atmosphere that contributed to a slow pace.
Atleti, with their minds divided between league commitments and the Champions League round of 16, showed little spark and precision in the first half, with key players below their usual level.
The changes made by Simeone in the second half failed to reverse the situation, and Getafe seized their moment to deliver the final blow. This defeat represents a tough setback for Atleti’s aspirations in La Liga, especially with the Madrid derby on the horizon. Correa’s expulsion and potential injuries to key players further complicate the panorama for Simeone, who will have to rethink the strategy to face the upcoming challenges.
