Atlético Madrid Tie Barcelona Atop LaLiga as Leaders Stumble Against Leganés
Alexander Sørloth's decisive header secures Atlético's 11th straight win, while Barcelona falter in a shocking home loss to struggling Leganés.
- Atlético Madrid achieved their 11th consecutive victory across all competitions with a 1-0 win over Getafe, courtesy of Alexander Sørloth's second-half header.
- The win places Atlético level with Barcelona at the top of the LaLiga standings with 38 points, though Barcelona lead on goal difference.
- Barcelona suffered a surprising 1-0 home defeat to relegation-battling Leganés, with Sergio González scoring the decisive goal just four minutes into the match.
- Despite dominating possession against Leganés, Barcelona failed to capitalize on numerous scoring opportunities, continuing a poor domestic run with just one win in their last six league games.
- Next weekend, Atlético Madrid will face Barcelona in a pivotal clash that could shape the LaLiga title race heading into the winter break.