April 20, (THEWILL) – Javi Munoz netted a dramatic stoppage-time goal to give relegation-threatened Las Palmas a surprising 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, dealing a significant blow to the visitors’ La Liga title ambitions.
The result leaves Diego Simeone’s Atletico squad firmly in third position with 63 points, trailing Real Madrid by three points and falling 10 points behind table leaders Barcelona, who earlier completed a remarkable comeback to defeat Celta Vigo 4-3 after being down 3-1.
Las Palmas climbed to 17th place following their victory, momentarily moving out of the relegation zone with 32 points, establishing a two-point advantage over Alaves, who face Sevilla in their next fixture.
The match appeared destined for a goalless conclusion until three minutes into additional time when Atletico failed to clear a long free-kick from Las Palmas goalkeeper Dinko Horkas, allowing Munoz to volley the ball into the ground and beneath Jan Oblak.
Initially disallowed for offside, the winning goal was subsequently validated following VAR review, prompting jubilant celebrations among the home supporters at Estadio Gran Canaria.
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