Atletico Madrid’s record-breaking 15-match winning run came to an abrupt halt as Matija Nastasic’s second-half header secured a shock 1-0 victory for Leganes. The defeat now opens the door for Real Madrid to overtake their city rivals at the top of LaLiga.
Match Recap: Atletico Rue Missed Chances
- First Half: Atletico Dominate But Fail to Score
- Atletico controlled over 60% possession but struggled to break down Leganes’ deep defensive setup.
- The visitors hit the woodwork three times, with Antoine Griezmann and Álvaro Morata both coming agonizingly close.
- Second Half: Nastasic Strikes, Griezmann Misses Penalty
- Nastasic’s Towering Header (63’):
- Dani Raba’s corner found the Serbian defender, who rose highest at the far post to power a header past Jan Oblak.
- Atletico’s Late Penalty Miss (90+2’):
- Antoine Griezmann stepped up for a stoppage-time penalty but failed to convert, sealing Atletico’s fate.
- Nastasic’s Towering Header (63’):
- Final Score: Leganes 1-0 Atletico Madrid
Player Ratings & Analysis
Leganes (4-4-2)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Diego Conde | 8.2/10 (Crucial saves, clean sheet) |
| RB: Allan Nyom | 7.4/10 (Strong defensively, limited Atletico’s wingers) |
| CB: Matija Nastasic | 8.7/10 (Scored the winner, solid at the back) |
| CB: Jorge Sáenz | 7.8/10 (Commanding in the air) |
| LB: Sergio González | 7.5/10 (Defensive discipline key) |
| RM: Dani Raba | 7.9/10 (Assisted the goal, creative spark) |
| CM: Rubén Pardo | 7.1/10 (Kept possession well) |
| CM: Gaku Shibasaki | 7.0/10 (Disruptive in midfield) |
| LM: José Arnáiz | 7.3/10 (Helped in counterattacks) |
| ST: Miguel de la Fuente | 6.8/10 (Worked hard but few chances) |
| ST: Youssef En-Nesyri | 7.2/10 (Good hold-up play) |
Substitutes:
- Jon Bautista (75’ for En-Nesyri): 6.5/10
🔹 Player of the Match: Matija Nastasic (8.7/10)
Atletico Madrid (3-5-2)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Jan Oblak | 6.9/10 (Rarely tested, but beaten by a header) |
| CB: José María Giménez | 7.2/10 (Solid defensively) |
| CB: Stefan Savić | 6.8/10 (Struggled with aerial duels) |
| CB: Mario Hermoso | 7.0/10 (Carried the ball well) |
| RWB: Nahuel Molina | 7.1/10 (Energetic but lacked end product) |
| CM: Koke | 7.3/10 (Controlled midfield, but no breakthrough) |
| CM: Rodrigo De Paul | 7.0/10 (Creative, but lacked precision) |
| CM: Marcos Llorente | 6.9/10 (Missed key chances) |
| LWB: Samuel Lino | 7.1/10 (Threatened but not decisive) |
| ST: Álvaro Morata | 6.8/10 (Hit the post, unlucky) |
| ST: Antoine Griezmann | 6.5/10 (Missed crucial penalty) |
Substitutes:
- Memphis Depay (65’ for Morata): 6.7/10
- Ángel Correa (75’ for Llorente): 6.5/10
Key Takeaways from the Match
✅ Atletico Madrid’s Winning Streak Ends at 15
- A loss after dominating possession and chances will be frustrating for Simeone’s side.
✅ Leganes’ First Win Over Atletico in LaLiga History
- Previously winless in nine meetings, Leganes finally secured a victory over their Madrid rivals.
✅ Real Madrid Can Go Top With a Win Against Las Palmas
- Atletico still lead the table, but Real Madrid could overtake them with a win on Sunday.
✅ Missed Chances Cost Atletico Dearly
- Three shots hit the woodwork and Griezmann missed a late penalty, proving costly.
What’s Next?
- Leganes: Hope to build momentum after this historic win.
- Atletico Madrid: Must bounce back quickly as the LaLiga title race intensifies.
FAQs
- Who scored for Leganes?
- Matija Nastasic (63’) scored the only goal with a header.
- Why did Atletico lose?
- Missed multiple chances, hit the woodwork three times, and failed to convert a late penalty.
- What does this mean for the LaLiga title race?
- Real Madrid can go top if they beat Las Palmas.
- How did Antoine Griezmann perform?
- He missed a crucial stoppage-time penalty, costing Atletico a point.
- When was the last time Leganes beat Atletico?
- This was Leganes’ first-ever LaLiga win against Atletico Madrid.
