Atletico Madrid Leads La Liga as Barcelona and Real Madrid Regain Form
Atletico Madrid's record-breaking 15-match winning streak keeps them ahead of rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid, who are showing renewed strength after midseason struggles.
- Atletico Madrid tops the La Liga table with a one-point lead over Real Madrid and a six-point edge over Barcelona, fueled by a club-record 15 consecutive wins across all competitions.
- Barcelona has rebounded strongly in 2025, winning four straight games, including a 5-2 thrashing of Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup and a 5-1 Copa del Rey victory over Real Betis.
- Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has been pivotal for Barcelona, contributing goals and assists while drawing comparisons to Lionel Messi for his skill and composure on the ball.
- Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe has returned to form, offering a bright spot for a team that has struggled to balance its defensive weaknesses with its attacking firepower.
- Atletico Madrid's deep squad, despite a recent injury to top scorer Alexander Sorloth, has allowed them to compete effectively on multiple fronts, including La Liga and the Champions League.
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