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Atletico Stumbles: La Liga Title Hopes Fade
4 Jan
Summary
- Atletico Madrid dropped 11 points behind Barcelona after a draw.
- Sorloth's goal was canceled out by Guedes' equalizer for Sociedad.
- Real Sociedad's new coach earned a point in his debut match.
Atletico Madrid saw their La Liga title aspirations dim further following a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad on Sunday. The result means Diego Simeone's squad now trails league leaders Barcelona by 11 points, having played an additional match compared to third-placed Villarreal.
Despite pulling level on points with Villarreal, Atletico's recent form, with only two wins in their last five league encounters, has hampered their progress. Real Sociedad, under new American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo, secured a crucial point in his inaugural match. Alexander Sorloth initially gave Atletico the lead early in the second half before Goncalo Guedes swiftly responded for the hosts.
The match saw periods of pressure from both sides. Real Sociedad had early chances, forcing saves from Atletico's Jan Oblak. Conversely, Atletico had moments to extend their lead, notably when Conor Gallagher missed a clear opportunity. The draw leaves Real Sociedad in 15th place in the league standings.
