Atletico Madrid's Record 15-Game Winning Streak Ends in Loss to Leganes
A missed penalty and wasted opportunities cost Atletico Madrid in a 1-0 defeat, jeopardizing their lead in La Liga.
- Atletico Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat to 15th-placed Leganes, ending their record-breaking 15-game winning streak.
- Matija Nastasic scored the decisive goal for Leganes with a header early in the second half from a corner kick.
- Antoine Griezmann missed a late penalty, one of several squandered chances in a game where Atletico dominated possession and hit the woodwork three times.
- The loss leaves Atletico Madrid with 44 points, just one point ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who have a game in hand and play Las Palmas on Sunday.
- Manager Diego Simeone praised his team's effort and emphasized staying positive, highlighting their historic streak and strong overall performance this season.