Talking points: Another slow start equals another away loss for Atlético at Girona
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A frustrating and thrilling loss. Atlético Madrid fell to a fifth defeat of the season, as they were beaten by Girona at Montilivi in a thrilling 4-3 loss to the joint-leaders of LALIGA.
The game got off to a nightmare start as Valery Fernández scored on just two minutes. Álvaro Morata hit one back but Sávio and Daley Blind made it 3-1 to give Girona the driving seat and ensure that they remained in full control. Morata?s second on the stroke of half-time proved important as he equalised shortly after the break, but Iván Martín scored an injury-time winner to give Girona the victory.
Here are four talking points from the game.
1. Another pathetic away performance
For a fourth consecutive outing, Atlético de Madrid suffered defeat on the road, following losses to Las Palmas, Barcelona and Athletic Club. It?s an ongoing trend which is of increasing concern as the business end of the season comes around. If LALIGA?s table was made up only of home results, Atlético would be three points clear at the top of the rankings. If it was made up of only away fixtures, Atleti would sit seventh, level on points with Osasuna and Las Palmas. With five defeats on the road, Atleti have the same number as the other five teams that make up the top six combined.
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Atleti have lost their last four LaLiga away games.
You've got to feel for Álvaro Mora...
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