Agonizing Defeat in the Canary Islands: An Atlético Without Reaction
Atlético de Madrid suffered a painful defeat against Las Palmas in a match where the lack of intensity and ambition were evident. The match, lacking great chances on both sides, was defined in the last breath with a goal by Javi Muñoz that unleashed local euphoria and sunk the Colchoneros.
From the beginning, Las Palmas showed more need and determination, insistently seeking the goal defended by Oblak. Atlético, for its part, was apathetic, without clear ideas in attack and with an exasperating slowness in the circulation of the ball.
Key players like Koke and Barrios were overwhelmed by the intensity of the rival, while the attack, with Sorloth as a starter, failed to generate danger. Simeone tried to revitalize the team with changes in the second half, giving entry to De Paul, Riquelme, Azpilicueta and Griezmann.
However, the reaction did not come. Las Palmas’ goal in added time was a severe blow for an Atlético that seems to have lost the spark and enthusiasm in this final stretch of the season. Despite the defeat, the Rojiblanca fans are confident that the team will recover its competitive spirit and close the season with dignity. Aúpa Atleti!
