Atlético Madrid claimed second place in the La Liga standings after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Getafe on Sunday in the 17th round of the competition.
The decisive goal came in the 69th minute when Alexander Sørloth found the back of the net, sealing a vital win for the home side.
This triumph marks Atlético’s sixth consecutive league victory and their 11th win in the last 11 matches, bringing their tally to 38 points. They now sit in second place, level on points with leaders Barcelona but trailing on goal difference. Barcelona, however, still has their fixture against Leganés later today.
Atlético Madrid leapfrogged their city rivals Real Madrid, who dropped crucial points on Saturday after a dramatic 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano. It’s worth noting that Real Madrid has a game in hand, which could play a significant role in the standings.
Meanwhile, Getafe remains in 15th place with 16 points, as their struggles in the league continue.
