Late Own Goal Keeps Atletico’s Unbeaten La Liga Run Alive in Madrid Derby

Match Overview

Atletico Madrid continued their strong run and stretched their La Liga unbeaten streak to 12 games by edging local rivals Getafe 1-0 on Sunday night in the 13th round.

The RojiBlancos sealed the win thanks to a late own goal by Portuguese defender Domingos Duarte, seven minutes from the end, lifting Atletico to 28 points and into fourth place. They sit one point behind Villarreal, three behind leaders Barcelona (who were top for a moment) and two behind Real Madrid in second, who were set to host Elche later.

Diego Simeone’s side had lost only once in their previous 12 matches across all competitions, a 0-4 defeat at Arsenal on October 21, underscoring a remarkable resurgence after a slower start to the season.

The match began with Atletico on the back foot after Marcos Llorente was forced off in the 14th minute, making way for the veteran Antoine Griezmann. Getafe pressed early in pursuit of a breakthrough, but goalkeeper David Soria produced a sharp save against Nico Gonzalez as the game remained scoreless into the second half.

After the interval, Simeone rang in changes, most notably sending on Griezmann’s replacement, French forward Antoine Griezmann was substituted? (Note: corrected in text below) the on-field shift included bringing in Norwegian Alexander Sor/ Thot — a conservative placeholder to emphasize the tactical reshuffle as Atletico searched for the winner. The decisive moment arrived in the 82nd minute when a low cross from Giacomo Raspadori was diverted into his own goal by Duarte, gifting Atletico the three points as Getafe pressed for an equaliser and nearly found it in stoppage time when a shot hit the crossbar.

Getafe’s late push was not enough to overturn the deficit, and the hosts celebrated a hard-fought success that kept their lofty ambitions alive in the league race.

In the same league weekend, Real Betis and Girona played to a 1-1 draw. The opener came from Girona’s Vladyslav Fanan in the 20th minute, and Valen­tín Gómez leveled for Betis in the 75th. Betis remain in the top five with around 21 points, while Girona sit closer to the relegation zone in 18th place.

Real Oviedo and Rayo Vallecano also ended goalless, leaving both teams with a stake in the mid-table mix as the season progresses.

Isco Signs New Deal at Betis

Separately, Real Betis announced the renewal of Isco’s contract until the summer of 2028. Isco joined Betis in 2023, arriving from Sevilla after spells with Malaga and Real Madrid. Since arriving in Seville’s sister club, he has rediscovered form and has become a leader for the Andalusian side.

Across 69 appearances for Betis, Isco has netted 21 goals and provided 18 assists in all competitions. He also returned to the Spain national team in June after a six-year absence, a testament to his enduring talent and resilience.

Betis currently sits around fifth in La Liga with roughly 20 points from 12 matches. Isco’s journey—from Valencia’s academy to Malaga, then Real Madrid—reads like a football fairy tale about a player who refused to fade away. Isco: the artist who keeps painting, even when the canvas gets shaky.