In an unexpected twist in the Spanish La Liga, Atletico Madrid was handed a stunning defeat by Las Palmas on Friday, November 3, 2023. The thrilling encounter, which unfolded at the Gran Canaria Stadium, saw the home team, Las Palmas, emerge victorious with a 2-1 scoreline.
The heroes of the match for Las Palmas were Benito Ramirez and Kirian Rodriguez, who each found the back of the net. Alvaro Morata, however, managed to score the only goal for Atletico Madrid.
Despite a spirited fightback from Madrid, marked by Morata’s 82nd-minute goal, Las Palmas held their nerve to secure the win. The match’s closing stages were marred by a series of yellow cards, with Atletico Madrid’s Stefan Savic and Jose Maria Gimenez finding their names in the referee’s book.
This upset has sent shockwaves through La Liga, as Atletico Madrid, boasting a record of 8 wins, 1 draw, and now 2 losses, were among the season’s frontrunners. Conversely, this triumph serves as a significant morale booster for Las Palmas, who now hold a record of 5 wins, 5 losses, and 2 draws.
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A glance at the match statistics reveals a tightly contested affair, with Madrid registering 6 shots on goal from 9 attempts and Las Palmas managing 3 shots on goal from 8 attempts. The possession was fairly evenly split, with Atletico Madrid controlling 45% of the ball while Las Palmas enjoyed 55% possession.
This unexpected outcome is set to have far-reaching implications for the La Liga standings and the teams’ morale. As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on how they bounce back from this result in their forthcoming fixtures.