Soccer-Simeone rues penalty that cost Atletico win at Espanyol


Soccer Football - LaLiga - Atletico Madrid v FC Barcelona - Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - March 16, 2025 Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone reacts during the match REUTERS/Susana Vera

(Reuters) -Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone rued the late penalty his team conceded as their LaLiga title ambitions received yet another setback in a 1-1 draw at Espanyol on Saturday.

Atletico defender Clement Lenglet brought down Leandro Cabrera in the box, handing Espanyol a lifeline as Javi Puado equalised from the spot in the 71st minute to secure the draw.

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