Atletico Madrid's Winning Streak Ends in Shocking Defeat to Leganes

Atletico Madrid's Winning Streak Ends in Upset Loss to Leganes

Atletico Madrid's impressive 15-game winning streak came to a surprising halt on Saturday as they fell 1-0 to local rivals Leganes. This unexpected defeat could potentially cost them the LaLiga lead if Real Madrid defeats Las Palmas on Sunday.

Despite dominating the game with over 60% possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities, Atletico were unable to find the back of the net. Their woes were compounded by a missed penalty from Antoine Griezmann in added time.

Leganes, on the other hand, capitalized on a corner kick in the 50th minute. Defender Matija Nastasic headed the ball past Jan Oblak to secure the victory for the home side.

This loss marks the end of Atletico's remarkable winning streak, which was the longest in club history. Their last defeat was in late October against Real Betis.

The result leaves Atletico atop the standings with 44 points, one ahead of Real Madrid and six ahead of Barcelona. However, both rivals have a game in hand and could potentially overtake Atletico with victories in their respective matches.

Atletico's manager, Diego Simeone, acknowledged the team's lack of energy and poor finishing as key factors in the loss. He also expressed disappointment in the missed penalty, which could have salvaged a point for his side.

Despite the setback, Atletico remains in a strong position in the title race. They will look to bounce back from this defeat and continue their pursuit of the LaLiga championship.