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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.
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