On January 18, 2025, an unexpected turn of events unfolded in the La Liga as CD Leganés pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid
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. The match took place at Estadio Municipal de Butarque in Leganés, and it was Leganés’ Matija Nastasić who scored the decisive goal in the 49th minute from a corner kick
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. This win was particularly significant for Leganés, who had been struggling at the bottom of the table, while Atlético Madrid saw their impressive 15-match winning streak come to an end
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Atlético Madrid, led by Diego Simeone, had been dominating the league and were at the top of the table before this match
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. However, Leganés, under the guidance of their coach Javier Aguirre, managed to hold off the relentless pressure from Atlético Madrid
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. Despite Atlético’s dominance in ball possession and numerous attempts on goal, they couldn’t break through Leganés’ solid defense
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The match was intense from the start, with Atlético Madrid creating several chances in the first half
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. Julián Álvarez, Antoine Griezmann, and Conor Gallagher all tested Leganés goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar, but to no avail
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. Leganés, on the other hand, stayed compact and organized, waiting for their opportunity to strike
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That opportunity came in the second half when Dani Raba’s corner kick found Nastasić, who powered a header past Atlético’s goalkeeper Jan Oblak
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. The goal was a testament to Leganés’ resilience and determination to fight for every point in their battle against relegation
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Atlético Madrid didn’t give up and continued to push for an equalizer
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. They were awarded a penalty in the dying minutes of the match, but Griezmann’s shot went wide, sealing Atlético’s fate
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. The miss was a heartbreaking moment for Atlético fans, who had seen their team come so close to extending their winning streak
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The result of this match has significant implications for the La Liga title race
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. With this defeat, Atlético Madrid now risks losing their top spot to their city rivals Real Madrid, who sit just one point behind
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. Real Madrid has the opportunity to overtake Atlético if they win their next match against Las Palmas
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This match was a reminder of the unpredictable nature of football, where underdogs can rise to the occasion and giants can fall
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. Leganés’ victory will be remembered as one of the most surprising results of the season, and it has given them a much-needed boost in their fight to avoid relegation.
For more details and highlights of the match, you can watch the full game on ESPN
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What do you think about this result? Were you surprised by Leganés’ performance?
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