International football
The Spanish League enters a decisive stage and day 26 is leaving important changes in the upper part of the table. Atlético de Madrid is the new leader with 56 points, after beating Athletic Bilbao 1-0
LaLiga’s leadership is starring three teams; Atlético de Madrid, Barcelona and Real Madrid seek to continue the march. (Photo: Free Press, AFP/EFE)
The Spanish League enters a decisive stage and day 26 is leaving important changes in the upper part of the table. Atlético de Madrid is the new leader with 56 points, after beating Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in the Metropolitan Civitas with a goal by Julián Álvarez. After the Simeone match he wraft his compatriot, who was the scorer of the Victoria goal. “Julian is different, from those special players who have a gift.” He mentioned the Atlético de Madrid strategist.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid suffered a hard blow, falling 2-1 against Betis at Benito Villamarínletting out key points in the fight for the championship on this day played as a visit.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team began winning with a goal by Brahim Díaz, but Betis reacted with a goal from Jhonny Cardoso and, in the second half, Isco scored the removal prison. With this defeat, the meringues remain with 54 points and now depend on other results so as not to lose more ground in the fight for the title.
After the defeat of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti It was very critical after the defeat against Betis:
“If we play like that, we don’t win on Tuesday,” referring to the duel against Atlético Madrid.
For its part, Barcelona still has its pending match on this day. The Catalans will play this Sunday, March 2 at 9:15 am at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium against Real Sociedad, in a meeting that could define its position in the table. If Hansi Flick’s team achieves victory, he will reach 57 points, taking three advantage to Real Madrid and taking up the leadership.
The table is as follows before the Barcelona match
- Atlético de Madrid, 56 pts
- Barcelona, 54 pts, (1 game less)
- Real Madrid, 54 pts
- Athletic Club, 48 pts
The fight for the championship is still open, and the outcome of this day will be decisive. If Barcelona wins, it will take advantage at the top, but if it leaves points on the road, Atlético could consolidate as the main candidate for the title.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid will have to rebuild quickly, since any new stumbling could move them away from the fight at a key moment of the tournament. With Barcelona for playing and Atlético leading, LaLiga enters its most exciting section, with three teams in a closed fight for the title.