Atletico Madrid's recent wobble in form continued as they fell to a first defeat in 12 league games after losing 2-0 at home to Levante.

The La Liga leaders have taken only five points from four games in February. Jose Luis Morales gave the visitors the lead on the half-hour mark with a deflected strike from just inside the area to deceive goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

Jorge de Frutos knocked into an empty net to score the second in added time after Oblak had ventured forward for a corner.

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Atletico came out fighting in the second half as they sought to avoid a first league defeat since December but Levante goalkeeper Daniel Cardenas made a total of 10 saves including an outstanding late stop to deny substitute Thomas Lemar.

Luis Suarez hit the post with a vicious free-kick, Angel Correa saw a goal ruled out for a foul by Suarez and Joao Felix missed two gilt-edged chances for an Atletico side that had 28 shots on goal.

Real Madrid take advantage

Real Madrid narrowed the gap to their city rivals Atletico to three points with a largely forgettable 1-0 victory at Real Valladolid.

A game that rarely...