Atletico Madrid’s chances of regaining the second place after a 1-0 defeat to already-relegated Elche on Sunday were dashed in the Spanish league. The loss left Atletico trailing behind Real Madrid by two points as the latter team beat Getafe 1-0 only the day before. The loss itself proved costly to Atletico as it might have dashed any mathematical possibilities to secure their spot in next season’s Champions League. Elche was able to secure its fourth league win of the season when Forward Fidel scored in the 41st minute. Overall, this marks a significant set back for Atletico Madrid, while Barcelona and Real Madrid continue to excel in their respective games.

Source: Washington Post May 14, 2023 18:19 UTC