Atlético Madrid's title ambitions in LaLiga encountered another obstacle as they settled for a 1-1 draw against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on March 29, 2025.
The result extended their winless streak to three consecutive league matches, complicating their pursuit of the championship.
The visitors initially took control of the match and were rewarded in the 38th minute when César Azpilicueta struck a powerful volley from outside the box, putting Atlético in front. Despite dominating possession for large stretches of the game, they failed to convert their superiority into further goals.
Espanyol took advantage of this in the 71st minute when their captain, Javi Puado, successfully converted a penalty to bring the score level. The momentum then shifted in favor of the hosts, and although Atlético pressed forward in search of a winner, they were unable to break the deadlock.
With only nine points collected from a possible 21 in their last seven matches, Atlético faces growing pressure to revive their campaign. Manager Diego Simeone’s squad rotation, likely influenced by their upcoming Copa del Rey fixture against Barcelona, may have played a role in the team’s performance.
The draw leaves Atlético in a challenging position, requiring an immediate return to winning ways to keep their hopes of securing the title alive.
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