Atletico's title hopes fade after Las Palmas defeat

Javi Munoz's 93rd-minute strike earned Las Palmas an important 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Saturday in La Liga, hammering another nail into the coffin of the Rojiblancos' title ambitions.

Diego Simeone's side, third, now trail leaders Barcelona by 10 points after the Catalans completed a stunning comeback to beat Celta Vigo 4-3 earlier at the Montjuic.

Atletico's season is virtually over and although the coach insisted his team would fight until the end for La Liga, their chances of mounting a comeback are next to none.

"They hit it long in desperation and found a goal... (but) it's true that we were not accurate, we didn't have a good game," Atletico midfielder Koke told 'Movistar'.

"Their goalkeeper made a couple of good saves, and it's hard to explain what happened today. We have to continue, obviously knowing La Liga is almost impossible, and we have to prepare for what's to come."

Victory helped Las Palmas climb provisionally 17th, out of the relegation zone and two points clear of Alaves, who face Sevilla on Sunday. Las Palmas goalkeeper Dinko Horkas made superb saves to deny Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth, before Munoz struck late to win it for the hosts.