Argentine-inspired Atlético held to a draw by Levante | OneFootball

Atlético de Madrid drew 0-0 against Levante at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium on matchday 22 of LaLiga 2025/26. Simeone’s side recorded their second consecutive game without a win, leaving the battle for third place in LaLiga wide open, with Villarreal in pursuit.

Early in the match, Nico González gave the first warning with a powerful shot after a play started by Nahuel Molina, who was very active in Atlético’s attack.

In the 22nd minute, Alexander Sørloth was involved in a hard clash of heads with Moreno. The Norwegian striker was visibly affected and had to leave the field on a stretcher, which led to the introduction of Julián Álvarez.

Julián Álvarez had the clearest chance

In the second half, Atlético de Madrid came out determined to find the winning goal. The clearest chance came in the 90th minute: after a corner kick, Julián Álvarez connected with a powerful header destined for the net, but Mathew Ryan responded with extraordinary reflexes to deny the goal and preserve the result.

In the 75th minute, the hosts nearly surprised Atlético. Adrián de la Fuente delivered a strong header, but Jan Oblak managed to save it and keep a clean sheet.

Simeone’s men did not improve their play and the match ended goalless.

With this draw, Atlético de Madrid leaves the door open for Villarreal, who could catch up with them on points in third place if they win their game in hand.

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