Getafe stun Atletico with an Arambarri brace
Atletico Madrid's Giuliano Simeone in action with Getafe's Coba Da Costa during the LaLiga fixture at Estadio Coliseum, Getafe on March 9. PHOTO: REUTERS
Diego Simeone's side, second, would have gone top with a victory after leaders Barcelona's match was postponed on Saturday, and they were on course for three points after Alexander Sorloth struck from the penalty spot after 75 minutes.
However Atletico forward Angel Correa was sent off and Getafe midfielder Mauro Arambarri scored two late goals to snatch victory for the hosts.
Later Sunday champions Real Madrid, third, host Rayo Vallecano and if they win will pull level with Barca.
Simeone picked a strong side despite the Champions League last 16 second leg clash against Real Madrid on Wednesday on the horizon.
However Getafe set out to frustrate the visitors and neither team was able to trouble the other significantly in the first half.
The Atletico coach's son Giuliano Simeone probed down the right and was his team's most threatening player.
Getafe came closest to opening the scoring when Christantus Uche directed a header straight at Jan Oblak, when well placed to score.
Atletico midfielder Rodrigo de Paul suffered a knock in the first half and was taken off at half-time with the Champions League in mind.
Simeone brought on Sorloth for Julian Alvarez and it was the Norwegian who opened the scoring, from the penalty spot after Omar Alderete handled the ball.
Sorloth drilled home his 10th league goal of the season, despite starting just nine times in 24 appearances.
Atletico seemed comfortable with their lead until striker Correa, another substitute, was sent off for a high tackle on Djene Dakonam in the 87th minute.
Moments later Atletico levelled through Arambarri, who collected a flicked-on free kick and rammed home.
With 10 minutes of stoppage time added on and the wind in their sails, Getafe went for a winner and found one.
Diego Rico's effort from distance was cleverly diverted home by Uruguay international Arambarri, who was just onside and snatched his team the three points.
Earlier, Simeone on Saturday jumped to the defence of Javi Galan after the 30-year-old left back's below-par performances in key matches, pointing to the quality of the opposition the defender has come up against in recent weeks.
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