Real Madrid were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw at struggling Elche on Wednesday, losing ground in the La Liga title race to leaders Atletico Madrid. Elche had a last-gasp chance to win the game when they earned a free kick in added time, but defender Gonzalo Verdu`s shot was tipped away by Real keeper Thibaut Courtois. Atletico Madrid on topA Luis Suarez header gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 home win over Getafe on Wednesday in coach Diego Simeone’s 500th game in charge, moving them two points clear at the top of La Liga with two games in hand. A third consecutive league victory took Atletico on to 35 points after 14 games, two ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who drew 1-1 at Elche and have now played 16 matches. Also read Atletico Madrid go three points clear on top of La Liga with win over ElcheGetafe, who challenged for a top-four finish in the previous two seasons, are down in 14th place on 17 points, two above the relegation zone.

Source: dna December 31, 2020 07:41 UTC