Atletico Madrid's unexpected 2-1 defeat by Las Palmas in La Liga. Atletico had a chance to rise to the top of the league but were outplayed by Las Palmas, who secured a famous victory with goals from Kirian Rodriguez and Benito Ramirez. Alvaro Morata scored a late goal for Atletico.
The match was a tight contest in the first half, with Las Palmas showing a strong defense. Kirian's low drive from outside the box gave Las Palmas the lead in the second half. Despite Atletico's efforts, they couldn't overturn the deficit, and Ramirez's goal extended Las Palmas' lead.
The defeat ended Atletico's six-game winning streak in La Liga. Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak expressed confidence that his team would stay in the title race despite the loss, emphasizing the long season ahead.
Atletico Madrid will now focus on their upcoming Champions League match against Celtic, with coach Diego Simeone expecting a better performance from his team in that competition.