While the Spanish media’s attention and spotlights shifted to the Saudi desert, where Real Madrid and Barcelona will decide the Super Cup winner, Atletico Madrid took full advantage of it.Cholo Simeone’s ruthless army defeated Osasuna 1-0 on Sunday night to retake the lead on La Liga table, leapfrogging their city rivals by a single point.Moreover, Los Colchoneros celebrated a 14th victory in a row across all competitions, which has happened for the first time in their entire history.14 victorias consecutivas.Récord en la historia del Atlético de Madrid. ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/mmqxNSwNEq— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) January 12, 2025 Antoine Griezmann’s early goal was voided after a VAR review, just as Julian Alvarez’s was before the break. Still, there was plenty of time left on the clock, as the latter reacted superbly to a loose ball from a corner to head home his sixth league goal of the campaign for the important win.As we mentioned previously, with all teams now level at the top of the table, at the season’s halfway point, with 19 games played, Atletico Madrid has a one-point lead over rivals Real Madrid.LA LIGA – ROUND 19FridayRayo Vallecano – Celta 2-1 (1-1)/Embarba 5, De Frutos 63 – Iglesias 26/SaturdayAlaves – Girona 0-1 (0-0)/Solis 90+1/Valladolid – Betis 1-0 (0-0)/Perez K. 58/Espanyol – Leganes 1-1 (1-1)/Cabrera 2 – Cisse 14/Sevilla – Valencia 1-1 (0-0)/Pedrosa 90+3 – Rioja 61/SundayLas Palmas – Getafe 1-2 (0-0)/Januzaj 88 – Costa 70, Mayoral 86/Atletico Madrid – Osasuna 1-0 (0-0)/Alvarez 55/Monday23:00: (1.97) Sociedad (3.45) Villareal (3.90)***odds are subject to change***
