Updated On: 22 September, 2025 05:52 AM IST | Palma, Spain | AFP
"Obviously we're dropping a lot of points but there's a long way to go until May," added Koke

Atletico Madrid`s Argentinian forward Julian Alvarez shoots from the penalty spot during the Spanish League football match between Real Mallorca and Atletico Madrid`s at the Son Moix stadium in Palma de Mallorca. Pic/AFP
Atletico Madrid's stuttering start to the season continued in a 1-1 draw at Mallorca in La Liga on Sunday in which their striker Julian Alvarez missed a penalty. Diego Simeone's side, reduced to 10 men after Alexander Sorloth's red card, took the lead through Conor Gallagher but Vedat Muriqi levelled in the 85th minute for the hosts. The draw leaves Atletico 12th, having won just one of their first five league matches.
"I think we dominated the game from start to end, until we scored and they, with one more player, turned up the pressure," Koke told DAZN. "They had one chance and they scored, I think we played very well. "It's clear that what matters is scoring goals and they don't want to go in." The draw leaves Atletico nine points behind leaders Real Madrid, and four behind champions Barcelona, who host Getafe later on Sunday. "Obviously we're dropping a lot of points but there's a long way to go until May," added Koke.