With a great header from Sørloth, Atlético made it 11 wins in a row in all competitions and shared top spot in La Liga ahead of their trip to Barcelona.
2024/2025 La Liga
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Match Report
Alexander Sorloth emerged from the bench to net the winning goal in Atletico Madrid's 1-0 win over Getafe, their 11th consecutive victory in all competitions.
Diego Simeone's side moved level on points with leaders Barcelona, who face Leganes later on Sunday, leapfrogging rivals Real Madrid in the process.
Atletico dominated the opening period, registering eight shots, though Julian Alvarez's 41st minute strike was their only effort on David Soria's goal.
The hosts continued to push for the opener as Pablo Barrios went close, but Simeone's half-time change proved to be the difference at the Metropolitano.
Sorloth replaced Samuel Lino at the break, and popped up with the winner in the 69th minute, combining well with fellow substitute Nahuel Molina.
Molina picked up the ball on the right-hand side before swinging an inch-perfect cross onto the head of Sorloth, with his effort bouncing beyond the grasp of Soria.
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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) December 15, 2024
Data Debrief: Narrow margins
While Atletico ensured their winning run continued on Sunday, their narrow victory should have warranted a more handsome scoreline in the Spanish capital.
Simeone's side registered an expected goals (xG) total of 1.64 from their 11 shots, while also restricting Getafe to an xG of just 0.17 from their seven attempts.
Atletico have made a habit of winning by one goal, with this win their fourth 1-0 victory in LaLiga this season, a division-high alongside Garcia Pimienta's Sevilla.
And their win was secured by Sorloth, who has now scored 24 goals in LaLiga in 2024. Only Robert Lewandowski (27) has netted more than the Norwegian this year.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
8' Javi Galán's knee right on target...
13' Giuliano crosses to the box, Lino almost touches the ball in
18' Wonderful pass from De Paul but Lino misses the chance again
31' De Paul's shot goes lightly off the goal
43' Giuliano makes a header attempt but the ball fly over the goal
46' Lino off, Sørloth subs on
56' Giuliano & Llorente off, Correa & Molina on
63' Koke subs on to replace Griezmann
69' GOAL! Sørloth nets in a heavy header! Atletico 1-0 Getafe
75' Fans boo the referee violently for not calling foul on Alvarez
86' Barrios is replaced by Le Normand
91' Match Event for Atletico vs Getafe
93' Highlight from Atletico vs Getafe
Line-ups
Atletico XI: Oblak, Griezmann, Lenglet, De Paul, Gimenez, Llorente, Javi Galán, Samuel Lino, Julián Alvarez, Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios
Subs: Witsel, Azpilicueta, Koke, Lemar, Alexander Sørloth, Musso, Correa, Reinildo Mandava, Robin Le Normand, Nahuel Molina, Conor Gallagher, Riquelme
Getafe XI: Nyom, Luis Milla, Dakonam, Omar Alderete, David Soria, Duarte, Juan Iglesias, Álvaro Rodríguez, Yellu Santiago, Coba da Costa, Abdoulaye Keita
Subs: Rico, Perez, Álex Sola, Juan Berrocal, Jiri Letacek, Bertuğ Yıldırım, Peter Federico, David Argüelles, John Patrick, Nabil Aberdin, Christantus Uche