Scorers: Sørloth 69′ 90’+10, Griezmann 81′; Noupa 34′

On matchday 10, Diego Simeone’s men shared third in the table and were level (17) with Athletic Club, RCD Mallorca and Villarreal.

Despite being one of only two remaining sides not to have tasted defeat in the competition so far, along with bitter rivals Real Madrid, Atléti were already seven points behind league leaders Barcelona, ​​who are primed for a summit -six-duel with Sevilla. later today.

Early dominance and a handful of Madrid chances would count for nothing as Leganés took a shock lead in the 34th minute through a striking goal from midfielder Yvan Neyou Noupa after his thunderous strike beat Jan Oblak high at the near post.

It was the first shot on target for the visitors, who had not won in their last six league matches of the weekend but enjoyed an unexpected one-goal lead at half-time.

Madrid eventually leveled matters through Alexander Sørloth’s cheeky backheel after Axel Witsel became the provider with a good run into the penalty area, leaving Madrid with more than enough time to take all three points for the day.

A second goal in the final ten minutes of action would come from Griezmann with a deft ball at the near post, tapping in Giuliano Simeone’s low cross from the right.

Sørloth got his support in the dying moments of extra time with a close-range finish after a determined Álvarez danced his way through the Leganés defense before finding the Norwegian striker free in the penalty area.

This now leaves Madrid alone in third place with 20 points for the season and four points behind both Barcelona and Real.