Atletico Madrid wasted a golden opportunity to go top in LaLiga as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by visitors Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Atlético Madrid missed the opportunity to jump above eternal rivals Real Madrid and take top spot in the LaLiga standings after being held to a 1-1 draw by Celta Vigo. However, they did keep their unbeaten home run in the league intact despite playing with 10 men for the majority of the contest.

Real Madrid squandered the chance to cement their lead at the top of LaLiga when they were held to a 1-1 draw at Osasuna on Saturday after playing most of the game with 10 men.

After holding their cross town rivals to a draw in the Madrid derby last weekend, Atletico will be looking for the maximum three points when they host Celta Vigo at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised his team's fighting spirit as they rescued a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo in LaLiga on Saturday after playing most of the game with 10 men.

Atletico Madrid are all set to host Celta Vigo on matchday 24 of the LaLiga 2024-25 season. Diego Simeone's men are in the second spot.

Atletico Madrid blew the chance to claim the lead in La Liga with a 1-1 home draw against Celta Vigo on Saturday, but played most of the game with 10 men after Pablo Barrios' seventh-minute red card.Celta threatened in stoppage time but Atletico held on to claim a valuable point,

Atletico Madrid have the best defence in Europe's top five leagues as they look to reclaim top spot in LaLiga, but Diego Simeone said on Friday they must be vigilant against Celta Vigo, one of the league's best scoring teams.

Diego Simeone struck an optimistic tone as he addressed the media ahead of Atletico Madrid's clash with Celta Vigo on Saturday.