Atletico Madrid’s frustrating start to the La Liga season continued as they dropped more points in a 1-1 draw at Mallorca, rescued by a late equaliser from the hosts.
Diego Simeone’s side began brightly despite their midweek Champions League exertions, with Giacomo Raspadori nearly scoring direct from a corner and Pablo Barrios rattling the woodwork. Their pressure was rewarded when a handball by Antonio Raíllo handed Julián Álvarez a chance from the spot, but goalkeeper Leo Roman produced a brilliant save to keep the game level.
Atleti eventually found the breakthrough after sustained dominance, but their inability to kill off the contest proved costly. Mallorca, who struggled for clear chances throughout, capitalised late as Takuma Asano struck to deny the visitors all three points.
The result means Mallorca remain winless after five games, while Atletico’s tally of just one victory this season piles further pressure on Simeone’s men.
