currently sits 4th in the table with 60 points, trailing 3rd-placed Villarreal by five points.
The latest encounter between these two sides was an absolute rollercoaster that saw 10-man Atlético fall short in a five-goal thriller. Despite a heroic effort from , who netted twice for the visitors, Diego Simeone's men could not overcome a critical 30th-minute red card shown to Thiago Almada . Atletico Madryt - Elche
While Elche celebrated a massive upset in April 2026, the historical record remains heavily tilted in favor of the Colchoneros . currently sits 4th in the table with 60
moved up to 14th place with 38 points, giving them some much-needed breathing room in their battle against relegation. Head-to-Head History While Elche celebrated a massive upset in April
This loss marked a worrying trend for Atlético Madrid, serving as their fourth consecutive La Liga defeat. The result has significant implications for the European race as the season nears its end:
Atlético Madrid recently suffered a shock 3–2 defeat to Elche CF at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on April 22, 2026. Wed, Apr 22 Elche won! Atlético Madrid