Following their exertions in the Copa del Rey, Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid both experienced a dip in form during Wednesday night’s La Liga fixtures. The stakes are rising as the season approaches its climax.
Atletico Madrid’s Struggles Persist as Elche Claims Crucial Points
Elche 3-2 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid’s difficult run continued with their seventh defeat in eight matches, falling to Elche at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. Nico Gonzalez gave Atletico an early lead in the 10th minute, but Elche quickly responded with goals from David Affengruber and Andre Silva to take a 2-1 advantage. Gonzalez equalized almost immediately after Elche’s go-ahead goal, only for Silva to score his second in the 75th minute, securing a vital win for Elche. This victory lifts Elche out of the relegation zone, while Atletico Madrid remains in fourth place, now just eight points ahead of fifth-placed Real Betis.
Getafe Secures Victory Over Real Sociedad at Anoeta
Real Sociedad 0-1 Getafe
Real Sociedad’s return to league action after their Copa del Rey triumph was met with disappointment as they were defeated by a resilient Getafe side at Anoeta. Early in the match, Brais Mendez missed a penalty for Real Sociedad, striking the post. Shortly after, the only goal of the game was an own goal from a Real Sociedad player. A cross from the left was flicked on by Jon Gorrotxategi, inadvertently looping over goalkeeper Alex Remiro and into the net. Despite pushing hard for an equalizer in the second half, Real Sociedad was unable to find the back of the net. This result sees La Real drop to eighth in the standings, while Getafe climbs to an impressive sixth place, just five points behind Betis, potentially positioning them for a Champions League spot next season.
