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– Atletico Madrid’s poor form continued as the La Liga champions were beaten by bottom club Levante on Wednesday.
– Gonzalo Melero scored the only goal of the game in the second half, driving home from the middle of the box.
– Angel Correa thought he had equalised in stoppage time with a stunning overhead kick, but it was ruled out for a foul.
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– Mickael Malsa then almost added a spectacular second for Levante but his shot from the halfway line hit the bar.
– There was more drama to come in the final seconds when Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak headed wide of the post from a set-piece.
– The defeat was Atletico’s sixth in 10 league matches and leaves them fifth, 15 points behind leaders Real Madrid.
– Diego Simeone’s side will now hope for a morale-boosting result at Osasuna on Saturday before they host Manchester United in a Champions League last-16 first-leg game next Wednesday.
