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The hosts should have doubled their lead soon after, but Driouech tried to play one pass too many after being released by Sergino Dest, allowing Marc Pubill to intervene. That missed chance came back to haunt them when, having seen Pablo Barrios go close moments before, Yarek Gasiorowski made a mindless mistake in possession and allowed Julian Alvarez a simple finish.

Alex Berenguer scored a late winner as Athletic Club inflicted Atletico Madrid's second LaLiga defeat in four days, with Ernesto Valverde's side triumphing 1-0 at San Mames. Having lost 3-1 to Barcelona at Camp Nou on Tuesday, Diego Simeone's side lost further ground at the top of the table as they slipped up in a game of few clear-cut chances. Athletic had the better of a low-key first half, but Gorka Guruzeta shot wide following a flowing move 10 minutes in, while Nico Williams curled narrowly wide from distance.

We need him in the best possible shape so he can continue giving us what he does. I looked at him and said, 'What a fantastic goal!' He's a fighter, a hard worker, a very humble guy, aware of what the team and his personal life mean to him, and we need him; he's one of our leaders. We're so happy he was able to score such a great goal.

Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in a potential transfer deal for Marseille forward Mason Greenwood, who could cost 80m. The 24-year-old has been in fine form in Ligue 1, and it looks like it could earn him another big move in the near future after his difficult end at Manchester United. According to Fichajes, Atletico look ready to move for Greenwood, while Tottenham have also recently been linked by TEAMtalk.

Atletico continued to turn the screw after the break with Pablo Barrios and Giacomo Raspadori seeing shots repelled by Soria, who made an impressive five saves in the match. But the Getafe goalkeeper could do nothing to prevent Duarte's unfortunate mistake, with the defender turning Raspadori's first-time cross from the left into the bottom-right corner. Mauro Arambarri came close to snatching a point for Getafe in second-half stoppage time, but his acrobatic effort from inside the penalty area clipped the top of the crossbar.

Looking back, I can say that I'm happy with both. They both gave me a lot and taught me a lot. My time at Atletico had a different dynamic.

To do that, he needs to work hard, be humble and continue in the same vein. For us, when he's on form, he's very important. He's very clear about it: he is Giuliano. He's said it a thousand times, he wants nothing more than to be Giuliano. To be even better, he needs what I already mentioned: hard work, humility and continuity, not changing anything he brings to the team.