Atletico Madrid's title charge has ended with a shock 2-1 defeat at Levante.

Giuseppe Rossi scored a last-minute winner as relegated Levante came from behind to end Atletico Madrid's Primera Division title hopes with a 2-1 win.

Fernando Torres gave Atletico the lead early on, but Victor's 30th-minute header levelled before Italian forward Rossi fired home from the edge of the box at the death.

Barcelona's 5-0 victory against Espanyol leaves Atletico three points behind the defending champions with one game to play and unable to overtake them because of the head-to-head results between the two teams.

Diego Simeone's men can still reclaim second spot from neighbours - and Champions League final opponents - Real Madrid, should results go for them on the final weekend of the season.

Simeone said afterwards: "There are no excuses. We're coming to the end of a fantastic season and we were one game away from battling for the title with Barcelona and Real Madrid. That makes me happy because in other seasons, we were out of the running with 10 games left to play. We still lack a little obviously. It's a bit painful to be left out of the race on the final day, but I am filled with happiness knowing that we will fight to the last minute of the season."

Of his players, Simeone added "That I am very proud of what we've done, there's nothing better than a shot of reality to get your strength back. Now we have to end the season second if we can, if not, third..."