Late penalty sees Atletico denied win over Getafe

Angel Correa sent Atletico ahead in the derby clash but Enes Unal clinically converted a penalty to level for the relegation-battling visitors. Saul, who was Atletico's hero last weekend off the bench, scoring the winner against Osasuna, became the villain at the Metropolitano. The Spanish midfielder handled Borja Mayoral's header in the box to concede the penalty a few minutes after coming on.

Diego Simeone's side dominated the first half but failed to create many clear chances. However they moved ahead on the hour mark when Correa fired home after Thomas Lemar's shot was saved. The goal was initially flagged offside but was awarded after checking on VAR, by which time Correa had been substituted, celebrating his strike already wearing a big coat on the sidelines.

Atletico's joy was shortlived, with Unal firing home from the spot in the 83rd minute after Saul's handball. Yannick Carrasco flashed a shot wide after a surging run down the left flank as Atletico chased a late winner. The Belgium winger wildly hammered another effort over the bar from distance with Simeone urging his team forward from the sidelines.

Atletico striker Memphis Depay, on as a substitute, angrily appealed for a penalty when he tangled with Dejene Dakonam in the box but referee Mateu Lahoz ignored him. Getafe goalkeeper David Soria made a fine save to keep the Dutch forward at bay at the death.

Atletico stay fourth but missed a chance to move closer to Real Sociedad, third, four points above the Rojiblancos with a game in hand. Getafe are 19th on 18 points, two from safety.

 

February 4, 2023