Atletico Madrid extends winning streak thanks to Sorloth's header

In a tense match against Getafe in La Liga, Atletico Madrid secured three crucial points with a hard-fought 1-0 victory. The winning goal came late in the second half when Alexander Sorloth, coming off the bench, scored with a header, thus continuing the impressive series of eleven consecutive wins across all competitions. With this success, Atletico has equaled points with the leader Barcelona, both clubs now at 38 points from 17 games, while Real Madrid has slipped to third place with 37 points. While Barcelona is yet to face the bottom team Leganes later on Sunday, the 'Rojiblancos' have already prepared for the upcoming top-of-the-table clash against the Catalans. Under coach Diego Simeone, the team seems to have found its form. He relied on the same lineup that recently defeated Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in the Champions League, including the offensive pairing of Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez. Despite dominating from the start and having numerous chances, the efforts of Samuel Lino, Alvarez, and others went unrewarded in the first half. A decisive substitution in the second half turned the tide: Sorloth was brought in for Lino and shifted to the left flank. The hosts continued to pressure Getafe but initially failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Then came the redeeming moment: a precise cross from Nahuel Molina found Sorloth in a promising position, and his header scored the decisive goal. With this tactical masterstroke and a determined attacking play, Atletico Madrid remains a serious title contender in the current season.