Atletico Madrid, in a bid to etch their name in the annals of history, found themselves teetering on the edge of an unprecedented feat. Antoine Griezmann, their luminary forward, etched his name alongside Luis Aragones as the club’s all-time top scorer with an exceptional display on Tuesday. However, destiny took a capricious turn, denying them their momentous 21st consecutive home victory in all competitions.

Griezmann, with a brace that aligned him with Aragones on 173 goals, seemed to be paving the way for a record-breaking night. Yet, the fates had other plans. A resolute Getafe, refusing to succumb, executed a late surge, halting Atletico’s march towards history with a dramatic 3-3 draw that shattered the club’s record-tying 20-game home winning streak. Follow your favourite La Liga team with attractive La Liga odds from Nextbet. 

The thrilling encounter witnessed Borja Mayoral’s late penalty kick leveling the score for Getafe against a 10-man Atletico, which had its sights set on a historic milestone. Diego Simeone’s squad, determined to clinch their 21st consecutive home victory, faced an unyielding Getafe side that held them to a stunning draw earlier in February.

“In the end, I wanted the three points, it’s a shame,” lamented Griezmann, reflecting the disappointment of falling short despite his remarkable milestone.

The euphoria was palpable as Griezmann notched his 172nd goal in the 44th minute, and then, with a 69th-minute penalty, equaled Aragones’ illustrious record. The stadium reverberated with chants honoring both Griezmann and Aragonés, acknowledging their pivotal roles in the club’s history.

“Incredibly happy for a player who is part of the club’s history,” praised Simeone, lauding Griezmann’s unwavering commitment and significance to the team.

While Aragones achieved his milestone in 370 matches, Griezmann accomplished the feat in 364 games, showcasing his prolific scoring prowess.

The draw sees Atletico secure the third spot in the league standings after 17 matches, tied on 35 points with defending champion Barcelona. However, Girona’s astonishing 44 points place them as the surprising league leaders, leading second-place Real Madrid by two points.

Mayoral’s leveller in the 90th minute thwarted Atletico’s quest for history, capitalizing on their numerical advantage after Stefan Savic’s 38th-minute dismissal.

Atletico’s setback follows a recent 2-0 loss at Athletic Bilbao, while Getafe continues its upward trajectory with a resounding 3-0 victory at Sevilla, securing their eighth spot with 26 points.

The night, laden with anticipation and milestones, ultimately ended in shared glory and disappointment, leaving Atletico Madrid yearning for a historic triumph that eluded their grasp. Get the latest updates from the world of football only on Nextbet Sports.