Madrid, Safar 06, 1438, November 06, 2016, SPA -- Atletico Madrid crashed to a 2-0 defeat at lively Real Sociedad on Saturday, a result which leaves them three points behind leaders Real Madrid in the Spanish league. Atletico dominated the first half and Kevin Gameiro hit the Sociedad post on the half hour. However, the Basques - who are now sixth - were the better team in the second half, with Atletico looking short on creativity and energy. The first goal came in the 55th minute, when Carlos Vela calmly made it 1-0 from a penalty after Yuri Berchiche had been pulled down by Atletico's veteran captain Gabi. Sociedad were given a second penalty 20 minutes later, when Angel Correa brought down Vela. Willian Jose converted the spot-kick to make it 2-0. Diego Simeone's team - who have struggled on their travels this season - looked tired after Tuesday's Champions League exertions against Rostov. They seem to have saved their best efforts this season for the European competition. --SPA 02:25 LOCAL TIME 23:25 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w