Second defeat in three La Liga matches for Atletico Madrid, defeated 1-0 at home by Levante, last in the standings, in a match of the 24th matchday of the championship.
A shock for Diego Simeone's team, which was counting on a victory to return to the Champions League area, while it is fifth with the same points as Barcelona, which, however, has one game less.
To condemn the reigning champions to the seventh defeat of the season was a goal by Gonzalo Melero in the second half, which the colchoneros were unable to replicate.
An alarm bell for them in view of the Champions League round of 16 against Manchester United.
The three unexpected points do little to help the Valencia team, who have only won two races so far and are -10 from the safety zone.