Atletico Madrid Edge Getafe After Late Duarte Own Goal at the Coliseum

Atletico Madrid claimed a narrow but important 1-0 victory over Getafe on Sunday night, securing all three points through an 82nd-minute own goal by Domingos Duarte in a tense La Liga encounter at the Estadio Coliseum.

Played under the lights with Guillermo Cuadra Fernández officiating, the match delivered the typical intensity expected when Getafe and Atletico clash — physical battles, disciplined defending, and limited space for creativity.

Cagey First Half With Few Clear Chances

The opening half offered very little in terms of goalmouth action. Both teams struggled to break down the opposition’s defensive structure, with Atletico controlling more possession while Getafe relied on quick transitions and pressure in midfield.

Despite their territorial advantage, Atletico failed to produce the final pass needed to threaten David Soria’s goal. Getafe, meanwhile, attempted to test Jan Oblak with long balls and set pieces but couldn’t generate meaningful chances.

The first half closed at 0-0 after only two minutes of added time, reflecting a tight tactical contest.

Atletico Raise the Tempo After the Break

After the restart, Atletico showed more urgency. The movement of their forwards improved, and they began to push Getafe deeper into their own half. However, clear scoring opportunities remained scarce due to Getafe’s disciplined back line.

Getafe also had moments of promise on the counterattack, but their final execution let them down repeatedly.

Late Pressure Forces Fatal Mistake

The decisive moment arrived in the 82nd minute. Atletico applied sustained pressure, delivering a dangerous ball into the Getafe penalty area. In an attempt to cut out the cross, Domingos Duarte unintentionally diverted the ball into his own net, leaving Soria helpless and giving Atletico the breakthrough they desperately needed.

The late own goal proved enough. Getafe tried to respond in the closing minutes, but Atletico’s defensive composure ensured they protected the lead until the final whistle.

Important Win for Atletico’s Top-Four Push

The victory keeps Atletico Madrid firmly in the race near the top of the La Liga table as they look to maintain momentum heading into the next fixtures. While the performance lacked fluid attacking play, the result — achieved through persistence and defensive discipline — will satisfy Diego Simeone.

For Getafe, it was a frustrating end to a well-managed game, undone by one unfortunate defensive moment.