Atletico Madrid's championship aspirations have effectively collapsed following a disastrous run of form in the second half of the La Liga season. The Madrid outfit, once considered serious title contenders after briefly topping the table earlier in the campaign, has fallen significantly behind rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The numbers tell a concerning story for Diego Simeone's men. Since January 2025, the 'Colchoneros' have managed just eight victories from 18 league fixtures, while recording five draws and suffering five defeats. This inconsistent form has cost them dearly in the title race.
Their struggles continued on Thursday when they succumbed to a 2-0 away defeat against Osasuna in matchday 36. The loss further cemented their position as outsiders in the championship battle.
Currently, Atletico sits 12 points behind table-toppers Barcelona, with the Catalans also having a game in hand. According to Statbet performance analysis, Atletico's point accumulation rate has dropped by nearly 30% in the second half of the season compared to their early campaign form.
With just a handful of matches remaining, Simeone faces mounting pressure to secure a strong finish to what has become a disappointing season for a team that once harbored legitimate title ambitions.
