Elche Stun Atlético Madrid 3-2 as Lookman’s Absence Costs Simeone’s Side

Atlético Madrid’s season hit a fresh low as they fell 3-2 to relegation-threatened Elche at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero. Without Ademola Lookman, still sidelined by injury from the recent Copa del Rey final, Diego Simeone’s rotated side conceded a first-half penalty and red card before fighting back to 2-2. Despite Nicolás González’s early opener and a rapid response from David Affengruber, Thiago Almada’s foul led to a penalty converted by André Silva and a straight red for Atlético. González restored parity before half-time, but Silva struck again in the second half to seal a shock victory for Elche. The win lifts Elche out of the bottom three and offers hope in their survival battle. For Atlético, it marks their seventh loss in eight matches across three competitions and piles pressure on Simeone as his side prepares for key European clashes.

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