Liga: Real Madrid holds the top spot, Bayern Munich soars in Bundesliga

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27 Jan - 11:07 • Read time2' min

Atletico Madrid stumble again, widening the gap between the top four and the chasing pack. In Germany, Bayern extend their lead at the summit

Real Madrid extended their lead at the top of La Liga with a commanding 3-0 victory over Valladolid, courtesy of a sensational hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé. The French star continues his remarkable run of form, propelling Los Blancos to 49 points and solidifying their dominance in the league. Meanwhile, city rivals Atletico Madrid remain four points adrift after a disappointing 1-1 home draw against Villarreal. Diego Simeone’s side has struggled to find consistency this season, with their performances often failing to meet expectations.

Just behind the Madrid giants, Barcelona delivered a statement victory, demolishing Valencia 7-1 at Camp Nou. The emphatic win lifts the Catalan side to 42 points, keeping them within touching distance of the top two. Athletic Bilbao, however, lost ground in the race for Champions League qualification after a 1-1 draw with Leganés. With only a six-point cushion over fifth place, Ernesto Valverde’s team will need to be cautious to avoid slipping further.

Lower down the table, Mallorca missed a key opportunity to stay in the European race, falling 1-0 to Real Betis. The defeat leaves them on the brink of losing momentum in the battle for European spots. Girona also faltered, suffering a 2-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano, further diminishing their hopes of climbing the table. Elsewhere, Sevilla and Espanyol shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, as did Las Palmas and Osasuna. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad’s struggles continued as they were dismantled 3-0 at home by Getafe, compounding their recent disappointment in the Europa League against Lazio.

In Germany, Bayern Munich maintained their position at the top of the Bundesliga with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Freiburg. This victory allowed the Bavarians to widen the gap, capitalizing on a 2-2 draw between RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen. The draw was a missed opportunity for Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen, who remain second but failed to close the gap on Bayern.

Elsewhere, Hoffenheim and Eintracht Frankfurt also played out a 2-2 draw, leaving both sides stuck in mid-table. Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen shared the same scoreline, as both teams struggled to inject momentum into their campaigns. Augsburg secured a vital 2-1 victory over Heidenheim, while Mainz bolstered their European hopes with a 2-0 home win against Stuttgart.

As both leagues progress, the races at the top and bottom remain intense, with every match shaping the narratives of the season.