Atlético Madrileño lost the tie in the 110th minute against Real Zaragoza, after a series of comebacks that culminated in a controversial penalty that sealed the 4-4 scoreline. The match, held at the Alcalá Sports City, saw the rojiblancos beat the Madrid team on three occasions, but Fernando Torres' team managed to maintain the advantage until the last second, when the referee awarded a penalty that was rejected by the subsidiary's defense.
From the beginning, Real Zaragoza showed an offensive and aggressive game, with 30 total shots. The red and white team took the lead in the 15th minute, thanks to a goal from Espiau who took advantage of a slip by Miguel Gil. Atlético responded with a goal from Domènech in the 22nd minute, equalizing the score and maintaining the pressure. In the second half, Zaragoza took the lead again with a shot from Westerveld, but Atlético tied again with a goal from Romeo Hueso in the 45th minute, leaving the match at nil-nil at the end of regulation time.
The game became more intense in extra time, with several opportunities for both teams. Atlético managed to take the lead again in the 62nd minute, when a penalty was awarded to David García after a foul on Jamelli. The referee, however, did not award the penalty, leading to an argument between the players and the coaching staff. A few minutes later, Zaragoza equalized with a goal from Rubo, who headed in after a cross from Espiau. The score was 3-3, and the game headed into extra minutes.
In the 110th minute, the referee awarded a penalty to Taufyk, which was rejected by the Atlético defense. The penalty was converted by Jardí, who scored the goal that sealed the 4‑4. The goal was controversial, as the referee had not seen the foul that supposedly led to the penalty. The referee also showed Taufyk a second yellow, causing the referee to leave the field.
The final result was a 4‑4 draw, with Atlético Madrileño losing the point they needed to advance to the Second Division. Real Zaragoza, for its part, managed to secure an important point that will allow them to stay in the fight for qualification for next season. The match was a demonstration of the quality and intensity of both teams, and left fans with a feeling that football never ceases to surprise.