Real Madrid claimed top spot in La Liga after a dramatic weekend of fixtures. The capital club secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory away to Athletic Club on Saturday, with goals from Rodrygo and Dani Carvajal proving decisive. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s 3-0 home win over Cádiz on Sunday was not enough to overtake their bitter rivals, as Ronald Araújo, Gavi and Robert Lewandowski all found the net. With 59 points from 24 matches, Real Madrid lead the table by a single point from Barcelona, while Atlético Madrid sit third, three points further back. The top three teams all face midweek fixtures in the Copa del Rey, with Real Madrid taking on Villarreal on Wednesday evening.
Real Madrid claim top spot in La Liga after crucial weekend victories
Real Madrid secured the top spot in La Liga after a crucial weekend of victories. The club defeated Sevilla 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Saturday, while Barcelona’s draw with Valencia on Sunday allowed Madrid to leapfrog their rivals.
Madrid’s win was secured by goals from Vinícius Júnior and Karim Benzema. The victory extended their unbeaten run to six matches in all competitions. Sevilla, meanwhile, remain in fifth place, seven points behind Madrid.
Barcelona’s draw with Valencia was their second consecutive stalemate. The Catalan giants now sit second, two points behind Madrid. Ronald Koeman’s side struggled to break down a resolute Valencia defence, with neither side able to find a winner.
Athletic Bilbao moved into third place after a 2-1 victory over Cádiz. Inaki Williams scored the winner for the Basque side, who now sit three points behind Barcelona. Cádiz remain in 18th place, just one point above the relegation zone.
Atlético Madrid maintained their pursuit of the top four with a 3-1 win over Granada. The victory keeps them in fourth place, five points behind Madrid. Granada remain in 14th place, 10 points clear of the relegation zone.
The weekend’s results have set up an exciting run-in to the season. With just 10 matches remaining, the title race is far from over. Madrid will look to maintain their momentum when they face Villarreal next weekend.
League table reshuffle as Real Madrid secure thrilling wins
Real Madrid have surged to the top of La Liga following a dramatic weekend of fixtures. The capital club secured a 3-2 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, with goals from Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Dani Carvajal. This result, combined with Barcelona’s draw against Girona, sees Los Blancos leapfrog their eternal rivals into first place.
Barcelona’s 1-1 draw with Girona on Saturday left them vulnerable to being overtaken. Robert Lewandowski’s early goal was cancelled out by Girona’s Toni Villa, leaving the Catalans two points behind Real Madrid. This is the first time this season that Barcelona have not been top of the table.
Atletico Madrid maintained their strong start to the season with a 2-0 win over Elche. Goals from Antoine Griezmann and Matheus Cunha extended Atletico’s unbeaten run to five games. They now sit in third place, three points behind Real Madrid.
Sevilla climbed to fourth after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Osasuna. A solitary goal from Lucas Ocampos was enough to secure all three points. Sevilla are now just a point behind Atletico Madrid in the race for Champions League qualification.
Meanwhile, Real Betis suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Valencia. Betis had taken an early lead through Nabil Fekir, but Valencia fought back to win the game. The result leaves Betis in sixth place, six points behind the Champions League spots.
The weekend’s results have set up an exciting battle at the top of La Liga. With Real Madrid leading the way, Barcelona will be eager to respond when they face Real Sociedad next weekend. The title race is well and truly on.
Real Madrid ascend to La Liga summit following weekend triumphs
Real Madrid have claimed the top spot on the La Liga table following a thrilling weekend of football. The club secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Valencia on Sunday, propelling them above Barcelona on goal difference.
The victory at the Santiago Bernabéu was secured by goals from Karim Benzema and Vinícius Júnior. Valencia’s Samu Castillejo pulled one back, but it was not enough to prevent Real Madrid’s ascent to the summit.
Barcelona, meanwhile, were held to a 1-1 draw by Cádiz on Saturday. The draw means Barcelona remain on 56 points, one behind Real Madrid who now have 57.
Atletico Madrid also secured a vital win, defeating Almería 2-0 on Sunday. The victory keeps Atletico in contention for a Champions League spot, now just two points behind third-placed Sevilla.
Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, praised his team’s resilience after the match. “We fought hard today,” Ancelotti said. “We knew it would be a tough game, but the players showed great character.”
The victory extends Real Madrid’s unbeaten run to six games in all competitions. Their next challenge comes in the Champions League, with a quarter-final first leg against Chelsea on Wednesday.
La Liga’s top four remains tightly contested, with just five points separating second-placed Barcelona and sixth-placed Villarreal. The race for European qualification spots is far from over.
La Liga standings update: Real Madrid lead after decisive weekend performances
Real Madrid have taken a commanding lead at the top of La Liga after a decisive weekend of fixtures. The capital club now sit three points clear of second-placed Barcelona, with a game in hand. This follows a 3-0 victory over Athletic Club, with goals from Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde, and Rodrygo Goes.
Barcelona maintained their position in second place despite a 1-1 draw with Real Betis. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring for the Blaugrana, but Betis equalised through Nabil Fekir. The draw extends Barcelona’s unbeaten run to 11 games in all competitions.
Atletico Madrid moved into third place after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Sevilla. Goals from Antoine Griezmann and Matheus Cunha secured the victory, with Lucas Ocampos netting a late consolation for Sevilla. The result sees Atletico leapfrog Real Sociedad, who lost 2-0 to Valencia.
Valencia’s victory was secured by goals from Hugo Duro and Samuel Lino, moving them up to fifth place. Meanwhile, Real Sociedad’s defeat leaves them in sixth, level on points with Sevilla in seventh. The top four remains tightly contested, with just four points separating second-placed Barcelona and fifth-placed Valencia.
In other results, Villarreal and Cadiz played out a 1-1 draw, while Getafe secured a 2-0 win over Elche. The weekend’s action saw several key fixtures decided by fine margins, with the title race heating up as the season progresses.
Real Madrid's weekend wins propel them to the top of La Liga table
Real Madrid claimed the top spot in La Liga after securing two crucial victories over the weekend. The club now leads the table with 52 points, one ahead of Barcelona.
On Saturday, Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at San Mames. Goals from Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema sealed the win, extending their unbeaten run to six matches.
The following day, Madrid secured a 3-2 victory against Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu. Despite a late comeback attempt from Osasuna, goals from Federico Valverde, Benzema, and Rodrygo ensured Madrid’s triumph.
Barcelona, meanwhile, drew 1-1 with Valencia on Sunday. A late equaliser from Robert Lewandowski salvaged a point for the Blaugrana, leaving them in second place.
Atletico Madrid maintained their pursuit of the top four with a 3-0 win over Elche. Goals from Antoine Griezmann, Yannick Carrasco, and Matheus Cunha kept Atletico in fourth place, six points behind Barcelona.
Sevilla and Real Betis, in fifth and sixth respectively, both secured victories. Sevilla defeated Cadiz 2-0, while Betis won 3-1 against Mallorca.
The weekend’s results set the stage for an intense battle for the La Liga title, with Madrid and Barcelona set to face off in the next round of fixtures.
Real Madrid now sit atop La Liga, albeit by the slimmest of margins. With Barcelona and Atlético Madrid nipping at their heels, the title race promises to be a nail-biter. The coming fixtures will be crucial, with each team facing sterner tests as the season progresses. The race for the Champions League spots is equally intense, with several teams still in contention. The next round of matches will undoubtedly provide more drama and could significantly alter the current standings.
