"Atletico's strong start at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix saw them awarded a penalty in the 14th minute when Mallorca captain Antonio Raillo handled in the box. Julian Alvarez assumed responsibility for the spot-kick, but could not give Atletico the lead as his effort was brilliantly saved by Leo Roman down to his left. Atletico's chances of victory took a hit midway through the second half when Sorloth, who had replaced Alvarez just after the hour, was sent off for a high challenge on Raillo."
"However, Diego Simeone's side took the lead with 11 minutes of normal time left when Marcos Llorente's shot was parried into the path of Conor Gallagher, who picked out the bottom-right corner. It was a backs-to-the-wall display from there, but Atletico's defence was eventually breached five minutes from time when Muriqi powerfully headed Jan Virgili's cross home."
"But they were left to rue a number of missed opportunities, having generated 2.17 expected goals (xG) from their 12 shots, seven of which were on target, compared to Mallorca's 0.59 from their eight attempts. It is a result that leaves Atletico down in 12th in LaLiga, already nine points behind leaders Real Madrid, while Mallorca picked up just their second point of the campaign thanks to their in-form striker."
Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at Mallorca after substitute Alexander Sorloth was sent off ten minutes after coming on. Atletico earned a 14th-minute penalty, but Julian Alvarez saw his spot-kick brilliantly saved by Leo Roman. Marcos Llorente's effort was parried into Conor Gallagher for a late Atletico lead, but Vedat Muriqi headed home five minutes from time to level. Atletico generated 2.17 xG from 12 shots, seven on target, while Mallorca managed 0.59 xG from eight attempts. The result leaves Atletico 12th and nine points behind Real Madrid.
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