Atletico Madrid Lose Third Straight La Liga Game — Fall 25 Points Behind Barcelona
Atletico Madrid's 2-3 defeat at Elche on April 22 — where they mustered just 6 shots and 1.01 xG with only 28% possession — is their third consecutive La Liga loss, knocking them firmly out of title contention. They sit 4th on 57 points from 32 games, 25 points behind Barcelona (82 pts, 32 played) and 16 behind Real Madrid (73 pts, 32 played), with 6 games remaining.
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Conclusion
Atletico xG vs Elche (Apr 22): 1.01 from 6 shots, 28% possession. Elche xG: 2.67, 14 shots, 72% possession. Result: 3-2 to Elche. Atletico last 3 La Liga results: L Sevilla (1-2, Apr 11), L Barcelona (1-2, Apr 4), L Elche (2-3, Apr 22). Standings: Atletico 57 pts (32 played), Barcelona 82 pts (32 played), Real Madrid 73 pts (32 played). Both Atletico and Barcelona have played 32 games.