The La Liga weekend was defined by the Spanish Super Cup, which had heavyweights Real Madrid and Barcelona competing in Saudi Arabia, leaving room for other top-flight teams to shine in the league. With the league’s giants absent, Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid seized the chance to climb to the summit, earning a crucial home victory against Osasuna. Despite a challenging match, the Colchoneros emerged victorious thanks to a decisive goal by former Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez, who delivered a standout performance. This win propelled Atletico to the top of the table, keeping their morale high and their title ambitions alive as the season progresses.
The clash between Sevilla and Valencia ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw. The result further complicates Valencia’s situation, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the table, now trailing behind Real Valladolid, who secured a crucial home win against Real Betis. Valladolid’s three points have rejuvenated their hopes of staying in the top tier.
Meanwhile, Girona claimed a narrow 1-0 away victory over Mallorca, continuing their pursuit of a European spot. Getafe also celebrated a 2-1 win against Las Palmas, boosting their chances of avoiding relegation. Rayo Vallecano secured three valuable points with a 2-1 victory over Celta Vigo, helping them maintain a comfortable mid-table position.
La Liga, a weekend without Barca and Real: Atletico Madrid eyes top spot
09 Jan - 22:41 •
2' min
The final match of the day saw Espanyol and Leganes play to a 1-1 draw, a result that benefits neither side as both remain embroiled in the relegation battle. In this high-stakes scenario, every point matters, but both clubs will need greater resilience if they aim to stay in La Liga next season.
