Atlético v Real Sociedad
2017-18 Spanish LaLiga
8-6-0, 30 PTS
2
8-6-0, 30 PTS
FT
5-4-5, 19 PTS
1
5-4-5, 19 PTS
Filipe Luís - 63'
Antoine Griezmann - 88'
Willian José - 29' Pen
Atletico Madrid battle back to beat Real Sociedad
JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images
Atletico Madrid cut the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to six points with a 2-1 comeback win against Real Sociedad.
The visitors took a 28th-minute lead at the Wanda Metropolitano when Mikel Oyarzabal was brought down by Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
Willian Jose converted from the spot to score in four consecutive league games for the first time, but Atletico levelled when Saul Niguez set up Filipe Luis after 62 minutes.
Atletico pressed for a winner and it came three minutes from time, Saul again the provider as Antoine Griezmann stroked home his fourth goal in three games.
Game Information
Riyadh Air Metropolitano
10:15 AM, December 2, 2017
Madrid, Spain
Attendance: 57,453
Spanish LALIGA Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 31 | 26 | 1 | 4 | +54 | 79 |
| Real Madrid | 31 | 22 | 4 | 5 | +36 | 70 |
| Villarreal | 31 | 19 | 4 | 8 | +20 | 61 |
| Atlético Madrid | 31 | 17 | 6 | 8 | +19 | 57 |
| Real Betis | 31 | 11 | 13 | 7 | +7 | 46 |
| Celta Vigo | 31 | 11 | 11 | 9 | +4 | 44 |
| Real Sociedad | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | +1 | 42 |
| Getafe | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | -5 | 41 |
| Osasuna | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | -1 | 39 |
| Espanyol | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | -11 | 38 |
| Girona | 31 | 9 | 11 | 11 | -12 | 38 |
| Athletic Club | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | -12 | 38 |
| Rayo Vallecano | 31 | 8 | 11 | 12 | -9 | 35 |
| Valencia | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | -12 | 35 |
| Mallorca | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | -9 | 34 |
| Sevilla | 31 | 9 | 7 | 15 | -12 | 34 |
| Alavés | 31 | 8 | 9 | 14 | -11 | 33 |
| Elche | 31 | 7 | 11 | 13 | -8 | 32 |
| Levante | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | -15 | 29 |
| Real Oviedo | 31 | 6 | 9 | 16 | -24 | 27 |
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