Atlético Madrid’s unbeaten streak continued as they climbed to the top of the La Liga standings alongside Barcelona, thanks to Alexander Sørloth’s decisive header.
Sørloth Makes the Difference
Alexander Sørloth came on as a second-half substitute to tip the balance in the match at the “Metropolitano” stadium. The Norwegian striker capitalized on a precise cross from fellow substitute Nahuel Molina in the 69th minute, heading the ball past goalkeeper David Soria.
First Half Dominance Without Goals
The first half saw complete dominance from Atlético Madrid, with the team taking eight shots at Getafe’s goal. However, the only on-target attempt was a shot by Julián Álvarez in the 41st minute, which was saved by Soria.
Despite repeated attempts to break the deadlock, Diego Simeone’s men couldn’t find the back of the net in the first half. The breakthrough came through the substitutions made by the Argentine coach during the halftime interval.
Stats Highlight the Difference
According to the statistics, Atlético Madrid clearly outperformed Getafe. The team recorded an expected goals (xG) rate of 1.64 from 11 shots, while Getafe’s xG did not exceed 0.17 from seven attempts. This underlines Atlético’s dominance in the match, even though the scoreline did not fully reflect their offensive superiority.
Sørloth’s Impressive Record
Sørloth has become a key attacking player this season. His goal against Getafe brought his tally to 24 goals in La Liga in 2024, making him the second top scorer of the year, behind Robert Lewandowski, who has scored 27 goals.
Narrow but Effective Victories
Atlético Madrid is known for their ability to secure narrow victories. The win against Getafe marks their fourth 1-0 victory in La Liga this season, the highest in the league alongside Sevilla under Garcia Pimienta.
Conclusion
With this victory, Atlético Madrid extended their winning streak to 11 matches across all competitions and moved to the top of La Liga alongside Barcelona, surpassing their arch-rivals Real Madrid. The team looks ready to continue competing for the title until the end.
